"District 3 Day" at The Museum
After grey skies and only the threat of a major thunderstorm, the last day of May turned out to be a rain free, great way to end the month. PGAAMCC was the scene of the first ever Day Out At the Museum event. Hosted by Council Member Dannielle M. Glaros, District 3 residents came out to experience, expand, explore…in the Gateway Arts District. This was a private event and an opportunity to connect residents and businesses to resources.
In addition to viewing the museums newest exhibit, Patented Ingenuity: The Art of African American Inventors, which runs through September 12, 2015, those in attendance shared their stories throughout the afternoon from the Lakeland Community, Lincoln community, and the community of Seabrook Acres.
The museum’s North Brentwood location is a museum for all Districts and we encourage all Council Members to host events. Thank you Council Member Glaros for bringing District 3 stories to PGAAMCC!
Transforming the Image of Black Men
Nearly 70 people attended PGAAMCC's 'Artist Talk' for the current exhibition 'Transforming Anew: Perspectives on Black Men' on Saturday, March 21.
Curator Jon West-Bey moderated the lively two-hour conversation about the images of black men and how recent events in Ferguson, Mo. and Florida inspired the provocative pieces featured in the exhibition by artists Chanel Compton, Nehemiah Dixon and David Ibata. Attendees eagerly engaged the artists with questions about interpretations of their work and how personal experiences in the United States and travels abroad may have influenced the artist's work.
See it for yourself!
'Transforming Anew: Perspectives of Black Men' will be on display at the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center from February 6th, 2015 until April 25th, 2015. For more information call (301) 809-0440, email programs@pgaamcc.org, or visit the Museum’s website at www.pgaamcc.org.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by:
Dr. Donald Wallace Jones, Dr. Betty Jean Tolbert Jones and Ms. Tracey Tolbert Jones and also Mary-Frances Winters, President and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc.
'Transforming Anew on WPGC-FM's Joe Clair Morning Show'
Nehemiah Dixon and Chanel Compton, artists featured in our provocative exhibition 'Transforming Anew: Perspectives of Black Men' were guests on the WPGC-FM Joe Clair Morning Show on March 19.
Chanel, who is also Educational Director, and Nehemiah led a spirited conversation with host and comedian Joe Clair about historical and contemporary references of black men.
The museum is closed this week, but please join us this Saturday, March 21 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm as we continue this much needed conversation during our 'Artist Talk.' This exciting panel discussion will moderated by Curator, Jon West-Bey. This event is free to the public.
The exhibition will be on display at the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center from February 6th, 2015 until April 25th, 2015. For more information call (301) 809-0440, email programs@pgaamcc.org, or visit the Museum’s website at www.pgaamcc.org.
This exhibition is proudly sponsored by:
Dr. Donald Wallace Jones, Dr. Betty Jean Tolbert Jones and Ms. Tracey Tolbert Jones and also Mary-Frances Winters, President and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc.
Women's History Month
Did you know that International Women's day is celebrated on March 8th and the first International Women's Day was held on March 19, 1911?
Learn more about Women's History Month here.
Museum Advocacy Day 2015
On Feb. 23-24 over 250 museum advocates from around the country gathered in Washington, D.C. to make the case to Congress that museums are essential.
Upcoming Genealogy Workshops (Hyattsville Library)
Finding Your Historical and Genealogical Roots
The Prince George’s African-American Museum & Cultural Center at North Brentwood, Inc., in partnership with the Prince George’s County African American Genealogical Society and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, presents Finding Your Historical and Genealogical Roots, a series of workshops focusing on the fundamentals of African-American historical and genealogical research. The sessions will provide the attendees with a step-by-step “how to” guide to in tracing African-American lineage. They will show participants how to identify sources, records, and other tools needed to organize and manage research materials. Activities will include surfing genealogical websites on the Internet, preparing for a research trip, developing a family tree, conducting oral interviews, understanding DNA testing, planning family reunions, unlocking the mysteries of genealogy for children, etc.
This series of workshops will teach participants the fundamentals of African-American historical and genealogical research. The sessions will provide the attendees with a step-by-step “how to” into tracing African-American lineage. They will show participants how to identify sources, records, and other tools needed to organize and manage research materials.
Research Depositories/Repositories
Monday, March 7, 2016
7 - 8:30 PM
Greenbelt Library - 11 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Genealogy Research Using Military Records
Saturday, March 12, 2016
2 - 3:30 PM
Greenbelt Library - 11 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
City Directories
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
7 - 8:30 PM
Largo-Kettering - 9601 Capital Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Online Sources used for Genealogical Research
Saturday, April 2, 2016
2 - 3:30 PM
Hyattsville Library - 6530 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20784
Genealogy Research Using Military Records
Saturday, April 9, 2016
2 - 3:30 PM
Largo-Kettering - 9601 Capital Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Online Sources used for Genealogical Research
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
7 - 8:30 PM
South Bowie Library - 15301 Hall Road Bowie, MD 20721
Slave Records
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7 - 8:30 PM
Hyattsville Library - 6530 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20784
Slave Records
Saturday, May 14, 2016
2- 3:30 PM
South Bowie Library - 15301 Hall Road Bowie, MD 20721
Online Sources used for Genealogical Research
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
7 - 8:30 PM
Largo-Kettering - 9601 Capital Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
DNA in Genealogical Research
Saturday, June 4, 2016
2 - 3:30 PM
Hyattsville Library - 6530 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20784
DNA in Genealogical Research
Saturday, June 11, 2016
2 - 3:30 PM
South Bowie Library - 15301 Hall Road Bowie, MD 20721
Slave Records
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
7- 8:30 PM
Largo-Kettering - 9601 Capital Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
DNA in Genealogical Research
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
7 - 8:30 PM
Largo-Kettering - 9601 Capital Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
What a great way to start of Women’s History Month! Congratulations Sistah Joy!
The Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center would like to congratulate Sistah Joy for being selected by Grace Cavalieri, a nationally recognized literary giant and Dan Murano as the March 2015 Featured Poet on their literary blog series.
Click on the links below to learn more about her work as a poet, and to also read 4 of her poems.
http://danmurano.com/poetry/here-poem-you-can-hide-0
Standalone page: http://danmurano.com/poetry/sistah-joy
Website: http://www.sistahjoy.com/
Email: Poetsistahjoy@aol.com
If you are interested in her books, her name appears in literary registries as J. Joy Matthews Alford, or you may contact her directly by reply email. For persons connected with businesses, churches, schools, literary or community-based organizations, please make note that April is National Poetry Month. She would be happy to speak with you about being a guest speaker or featured artist at an event during the month of April or at any time throughout the year.
Transforming Anew Perspectives of Black Men Exhibit Opening
Join us this Saturday, February 28th from 6 - 8 pm for the opening of our newest exhibit, Transforming Anew Perspectives in Black Men featuring the artwork of Chanel Compton, Nehemiah Dixon and David Ibata.
Location: PGAAMCC
4519 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, MD 20722
Museum Advocacy Day
PGAAMCC at Museum Advocacy Day on Capital Hill with AAM and Maryland Museums! We Represented!!
POSTPONED: Transforming Anew Exhibit Opening
Due to inclement weather, the opening for the Transforming Anew Exhibit has be postponed to Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM.