If you are uncertain where to begin, why not visit the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture? Open Wednesday through Sunday, and free of charge, all it takes is a reservation to visit the four-story museum, which opened in 2016. Its collection of thousands of artifacts covers the arts to the civil rights movement, athletics and more.
You can also visit the famous Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall. A tribute to President Lincoln who declared that all men were created equal in his Gettysburg Address, it also serves as the location of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech which is etched into the Memorial’s steps. Designed as a tribute to Dr.King's life, in 2011 his memorial was opened to the public and stands to this day, as a monument to the freedom, equality, and justice that he stood for.
If you are looking for something other than museums, from February 10th to April 2nd, you can catch The High Ground at the Arena stage. A powerful story of resistance and recovery from trauma, this is a play you will not want to miss!
When it comes to lessons learned from the past, Rosa Parks teaches us all a valuable lesson: “We will fail when we fail to try.” Find out more about Rosa Parks, and the impact she made at the dedicated tour at the O Street museum. To participate in the tour, make a reservation at their website.
If you are feeling hungry, why not show your support by visiting a Black-owned restaurant? From tea and Ethiopian cuisine to southern comfort meals and seafood, even Ben’s Chili bowl can’t be beaten!
Washington D.C. has so much to offer in the form of events, sights to see, museums, and presentations. To find out more about the ways you can attend, be sure to visit their website for specific dates, locations, and times throughout the month of February.
