Maryland’s Black Culture and History Highlighted on New Website

The history, heritage, and contributions of Black Marylanders, and the history of the people of the African Diaspora in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, is being celebrated year-round through a collaborative initiative across county and statewide organizations spearheaded by the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. The Black History 365 webpage, located on the Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County website, features a collection of stories, art, and events that highlight the contributions and excellence of Black Marylanders throughout the year. The website has a variety of informative and engaging resources for Marylanders and tourists, alike.

Art exhibits such as, “Sacred Spaces” featuring Jabari Jefferson: A Groundbreaking Exhibition Honoring African American Heritage and Sustainability, on display through Dec. 30 at Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis are highlighted.

Jefferson’s exhibition features never-before-seen works on canvas, distinctive sculptures, and an expansive community installation created in collaboration with Annapolis-area students and residents. Through his unique approach to oil paint, mixed media, and augmented reality, Jefferson transforms salvaged materials, including textiles, books, soil, and clothing, into provocative works of art that challenge notions of value and disposability.

Learn more and contact the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum at (410) 216-6180, or visit https://bdmuseum.maryland.gov/.

Visitors to the Black History 365 webpage can find information on the African American Heritage Tour (https://www.visitannapolis.org/event/african-american-heritage-tour/9573/) where they can trace the journey of notable Marylanders, exploring their impact, both nationally and internationally, on an immersive two-hour walking tour. The Annapolis Walking Tours by Watermark are available 1 to 3 p.m. through Dec. 20. The cost is $24 per adult, and $13 per child.

The web page also features a new Civil Rights Guide for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County that focuses on 60 sites to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964.

There’s a wealth of information about the rich contributions and influence of Black Marylanders on the state’s culture, combined with information on community events, and more at Black History 365 (https://www.visitannapolis.org/black-history-365/).