African American Heritage Tour
Through Dec. 30, 1-3 p.m.
Annapolis Walking Tours by Watermark
25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401
Take a two-hour stroll to trace the roots of notable Marylanders and learn their impact on the nation and world. The guided tour begins at Market House Park across from Annapolis City Dock, where ships carrying enslaved Africans entered 300 years ago. The uphill walk through local history is symbolic of the many struggles Black Americans faced. Your period-attired guide will teach you about the Underground Railroad in the Chesapeake Bay area and about well-known Marylanders including Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
$13/child; $24/adult | watermarkjourney.com
The State of Black Annapolis Speaker Series
Feb. 25, 4:30-7 p.m.
Annapolis Area Library
1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Now in its fourth year, this year’s speaker series will feature local experts and historians who will discuss topics that relate to African American culture and life in Annapolis. The program seeks to shine a light on aspects of Black history that aren’t well-known, such as the contributions of African Americans, both in the past and the present. Families are encouraged to participate in this event open to the public; for all ages. After the discussion, enjoy a free dinner provided by a local Black-owned catering company.
Free | visitannapolis.org
Shadows of My Labor: Honoring Black History Month
Through March 4
Chesapeake Arts Center
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
This year’s Black History Month theme, “African Americans and labor,” seeks to recognize and honor the vital contributions of Black and African American artists across many fields. The exhibition will highlight their artistic achievements, and also their roles in advancing social justice, cultural movements and activism. Celebrate Black artists through visual arts, music and activism as you visualize the intersections between creativity and the pursuit of equal rights. An opening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks will take place on Feb. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.; for all ages
Free | chesapeakearts.org
“Sacred Spaces” Exhibition
Throughout 2025, noon to 4 p.m.
Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
84 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401
See “Sacred Spaces,” a solo art exhibit featuring works by Maryland artist Jabari Jefferson, described as a “groundbreaking exhibition honoring African American heritage and sustainability.” Opened on Feb. 8, the exhibit showcases exclusive works on canvas, sculptures and a large-scale community installation created by local Annapolis students and residents. Jefferson turns salvaged materials, including textiles, books, soil and clothing, into thought-provoking pieces of art.
Free | bdmuseum.maryland.gov
