Use your Pastport to travel through time and discover the real stories of the people who built and shaped Prince George’s County. At each museum you visit, explore exhibits, programs, and tours — all for FREE — and discover how the past connects to your present.
Emily Springer’s sewn tapestries create a space for reflection and conversation about cultural identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling through art. The pieces depict compositions highlighting the generational bonds between Black women. Through their intricate craftsmanship, they are an ode to the historical practice of quilting and its significance to Black culture.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 14–Mar. 1, with a public reception on Fri., Feb. 20. *
Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! This annual exhibition shows the diverse talents of regional artists. Featured artwork will highlight African Americans’ lives, stories, and experiences through painting, drawing, photography, and more.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 19–Mar. 8, with a public reception on Thu., Jan. 29. *
American Dreaming is a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between pursuing financial freedom and the Black experience in America. This series delves into the nuanced relationship between aspiration and the systemic barriers that persist within our society, particularly emphasizing the American lottery system as a symbol of hope in the Black community.
This exhibit will be on display at the Publick Playhouse from January 19-March 8, 2026, and can be viewed during regular facility hours (M-F, 9 am-5 pm). Please note that exhibits cannot be viewed when a performance or event is in progress. Before viewing an exhibit, please call the Box Office at 301-277-1710 to check the performance schedule.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 20–Mar. 14, with a public reception on Sat., Jan. 24 and an artist and curator talk on Sat., Feb. 21. *
Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives. Genuine highlights the power of storytelling and cultural reflection, offering a compelling tribute to the legacy and future of Black artistry.
In Glimpses of Heaven, Mame Ndiaye invites viewers into a dazzling world of mixed media works that sparkle with vibrancy and imagination. Using glitter as a central medium, Ndiaye creates otherworldly pieces that evoke a sense of transcendence and wonder. Each artwork is a luminous exploration of light, color, and texture, offering fleeting moments of beauty that transport viewers into a dreamlike space. Through Glimpses of Heaven, Ndiaye captures the ephemeral nature of joy and the magic found in the simplest, most radiant elements of life.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 26–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. *
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Black History Program returns to Harmony Hall Arts Center with its annual exhibition. For close to 45 years, the Black History Program has worked to preserve, honor, and celebrate Prince George’s County’s rich African American Heritage. The annual exhibition is part of this tradition. Explore stories from our county’s past that highlight the challenges and triumphs of the African American community.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Your thyroid is a small gland with a big job—it influences your energy, metabolism, mood, and more! Join us this month to learn how to support your thyroid and recognize when it may need extra attention.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. *
Qrcky’s artistic endeavors delve into the interplay between the sensibilities of the Black diaspora and the urban landscapes they inhabit. While the artist draws inspiration from esteemed artists such as Kara Walker and Jean-Michel Basquiat, Qrcky also profoundly influences the surrounding world. Qrcky is captivated by the sensations of movement, the deconstruction and reassembly of surfaces, and the intricate processes of forgetting and remembering that shape our collective consciousness. The artist’s creations profoundly reflect his identity, heritage, and the encompassing tapestry of culture that envelops him.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 31–Mar. 8, with a public reception on Fri., Feb. 20. *
Primarily an oil painter, Patricia Phillips Bowden discovered a renewed interest in exploring paper, collage, and mixed media during the pandemic. She finds beauty in the old, the worn, and the rusty, and hopes to capture that elegance in her work. As an artist, she strives to maintain a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity toward this fascinating place we call Earth.
Kickstart your year with Total Body Sculpt! Join us for an invigorating full-body workout designed to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals. This dynamic class will help set the tone for a healthier and stronger you. Level: All.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
* This exhibition runs Jan. 26–Mar. 7, with a public reception on Sun., Feb. 1. *
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Black History Program returns to Harmony Hall Arts Center with its annual exhibition. For close to 45 years, the Black History Program has worked to preserve, honor, and celebrate Prince George’s County’s rich African American Heritage. The annual exhibition is part of this tradition. Explore stories from our county’s past that highlight the challenges and triumphs of the African American community.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Join us for a two-part book discussion and film screening featuring Percival Everett’s satirical 2001 novel Erasure and its 2023 film adaptation, the Best Picture-nominated dark comedy American Fiction, starring Jeffrey Wright. The book and film examine (and skewer) the use of Black stereotypes in fiction and the anti-Black stance of the publishing industry.
Celebrate Black History Month with the soulful fusion of Memphis blues, New York fire, and D.C. flavor with the Muneer Nasser Quintet. A master trumpeter, composer, and jazz historian, Nasser brings his deep-rooted passion for jazz to the stage. His latest album, Blue House Session, is a vibrant mix of blues, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and timeless jazz energy. Celebrate Black History Month with an electrifying performance that honors the past while igniting the future of jazz. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of music. Celebrate history. Experience the music.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Message is not your typical concert series. It is an oasis where local artists find their voice and share their stories. Here, music transcends mere entertainment–it becomes personal. Local talent takes center stage. These are the musicians who play at the neighborhood cafes, scribble lyrics on napkins, and dream big. They’re not chasing fame, they’re chasing connection. From soulful ballads to introspective rap, their performances resonate with authenticity. Every Message event is unrepeatable, no two shows are alike; each carries a unique message. The audience sits close enough to see the artist’s fingertips on the strings and feel the raw emotion in every lyric. This is an event for anyone seeking refuge from the noise, who craves more than a passive concert experience.
Kickstart your year with Total Body Sculpt! Join us for an invigorating full-body workout designed to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals. This dynamic class will help set the tone for a healthier and stronger you. Level: All.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially regarding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this Bright Star Touring show introduces students to other great scientists, entrepreneurs, and groundbreakers from Black History. Meet Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and more! Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age.
In honor of Black History Month, musician, author, and lecturer Daryl Davis will present a concert of the Roots of American Popular Music consisting of Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Rock’n’Roll composed by Black musicians as performed by The Daryl Davis Trio.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
A D.C.-based reggae group that maintains the authentic sound of Rasta Roots Reggae while spreading messages of social consciousness and spiritual wisdom.
Kickstart your year with Total Body Sculpt! Join us for an invigorating full-body workout designed to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals. This dynamic class will help set the tone for a healthier and stronger you. Level: All.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Attention teen actors! The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Arts & Cultural Heritage Division seeks ten talented teens, ages 16 and up, to join the 2026 Teen Performance Ensemble Summer Tour. The ensemble performs a one-act play, directed by professional theater artists, for children enrolled in M-NCPPC’s Summer Camps.
Rehearsals begin in April 2026, and the tour will take place on weekdays from June 29 to August 7. This is a paid position. For more information, contact Megan.Merchant@pgparks com or call 301-446-3238.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
This educational session explores essential strategies for managing and preventing hypertension. Participants will learn about risk factors, lifestyle modifications, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on blood pressure control.
Learn how to spot hidden sugars, understand their impact on your health, and discover smarter, sweeter swaps. Find out how small changes in your sugar habits can lead to big benefits for your heart health.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Kickstart your year with Total Body Sculpt! Join us for an invigorating full-body workout designed to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals. This dynamic class will help set the tone for a healthier and stronger you. Level: All.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, "The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter," with a reading of "Rosie Revere, Engineer," by Andrea Beaty.
Learn practical strategies and tools to take control of your health. This engaging session focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition tips, and exercise ideas to help reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades 1-6. Race to the finish line with two black Olympians who changed history in this original musical play from Discovery Theater! Soaring music and the exhilaration of world-class sports inspire us all to greatness in this vivid portrayal of the lives of Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph. Watch them overcome childhood illness, infirmity, and poverty to become the world’s fastest man and fastest woman, winning the greatest honor in athletics: the Olympic Gold medal. The John Cornelius II score speaks to the heart and soul of the winner in all of us. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age.
In recognition of both Black History Month and Heart Health Month, join us for an empowering session focused on taking care of your heart through food and movement.
Are you looking for a class to improve exercise frequency, increase strength, and help with goal setting to promote overall health? Join us for the Fit & Strong! program that combines aerobics, stretching, balance, strength, endurance exercises, and health education to promote healthy behavior changes.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.
A live tribute to American singer and songwriter Frankie Beverly. He was best known for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze and was a consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts for almost 50 years. His music is known for its authenticity and emotional depth. This concert highlights the early years of Maze and the transition to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. We Are One X-Perience performs all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves, including: “Back in Stride,” “Too Many Games,” “Can’t Get Over You,” “Before I Let Go, Running Away,” and many more. They pride themselves on giving the audience an incredibly high-energy performance each time they take the stage.
Kickstart your year with Total Body Sculpt! Join us for an invigorating full-body workout designed to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness goals. This dynamic class will help set the tone for a healthier and stronger you. Level: All.
Meet 13 remarkable colonial women – spies, political activists, and everyday heroines – whose courage defied expectations during the American Revolution. Available during tour and program hours. Included as part of the tour.