Black History at Harriet Tubman Park & Visitor Center

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT HARRIET’S HOUSE
Join Team Tubman for free, family-friendly programs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in February for Black History Month 2020!

Fridays | February 7, 14, 21 and 28
Introductions at 10 a.m., noon and 4 p.m.
Enjoy a ranger-led introduction and learn about the hidden symbolism behind the Park and Visitor Center.

The Preponderance of Poverty at 2 p.m.
Poverty has been a strain on the lives of most humans throughout history. In this program. Join Ranger Nwakudo to better understand what causes this burden and what can be done about it.

Saturdays | February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Mancala! Mancala! Mancala! at 11 a.m.
Join rangers and learn how to play the board game Mancala! It takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Bring a smile and creativity and create your own game board.

Raptors & Reptiles of Dorchester County at 2 p.m. (February 15 & 29 only)
Since Tubman's time in Dorchester County, the landscape has remained relatively unchanged. Join Ranger Maszkiewicz and Maryland Park Service’s Scales & Tales for a lesson on the natural landscape and native wildlife of Tubman's time.

Sundays | February 2, 9, 16 and 23
Story Time with Mama Mary at 11 a.m.
Explore the concept of self-liberation through engaging storytelling and self-reflection with Ranger “Mama Mary” Dennard. Enjoy a moment of meditation and recognition of privileges taken for granted. After being a part of Ranger Dennard’s presentation, we hope you will have an awareness of how far society has come and how far we still have to go.