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Celebrate Black History Month in Prince George’s County, MD!
Come celebrate Black History Month in Prince George’s County, Maryland, an area rich in heritage and diversity, and neighboring our Nation’s Capital- Washington, D.C.
Prince George’s boasts many famous and unique African American historical sites that allow visitors and residents to explore the past, and celebrate our African American heritage. For over 300 years, African Americans have raised families and built communities that have been vital to the growth and development of Prince George’s County.
African American Heritage Brochure
Visit unique sites such as the Columbia Air Center, the first black owned and operated airfield that made history in 1941, and Blacksox Park, once the home to flourishing African American sandlot baseball teams.
Learn about the enduring strength of the African American people by visiting Belair Mansion, a large plantation built in 1747 with exhibits highlighting the significant role of the enslaved Africans and their lives on the plantation and working as jockeys at the famous Belair Stables.
Further discover the daily lives of slaves at The Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park and Northhampton Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park, and experience their interesting exhibits. Visit The Charles Duckett Log Cabin at the Patuxent Rural Life Museums to get a rare and interactive glimpse into life in the 1880s. The museum includes a cabin built by a former slave and landsman in the Union Navy during the civil war, as well as a tobacco museum, a blacksmith shop, a tool museum and a 1923 Sears, Roebuck and company simplex house.
Visits to various historical African American churches show the enduring spirit and faith that still remains today. These churches include Saint Paul’s Methodist Church, thought to be the oldest black congregation in Prince George’s, and Dorsey Chapel, a small frame meeting house church built to serve African Americans in rural Prince George’s at the turn of the 20th century.
Prince George’s County has a wealth of interesting historical sites to discover this February during Black History Month. For an African American Heritage Sites Guide, just request one, or download it here as a pdf file.
Below is a preview of the site map in the guide.
African American Heritage Sites in Prince George's County, MD
African American Heritage Sites in Prince George's County, MD
Having Trouble Deciding on a Host City for your Reunion? There’s lots to love in Prince George’s.
Planning your next reunion and looking for the perfect location for your special group…where better to stay then just outside our Nation’s Capital?
Prince George’s County, Maryland is the ideal location for any reunion, regardless of group size, price point or interests. From quality hotels, to historic museums, and fun attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Gorgeous Prince George’s!
Looking for a high quality hotel for your group to stay? The Marriott Greenbelt hotel has won “Marriott Hotel of the Year” and is minutes from exciting attractions such as the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Six Flags America, downtown Washington, D.C., and within an hour from Baltimore and Annapolis.
Planning a reunion for a large group? Check out the National Harbor, Maryland’s newest dream gateway! It’s an incredible 300-acre waterfront destination just minutes from downtown Washington D.C., along the Potomac River. The cornerstone of National Harbor is the 2000-room Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the largest hotel in the Washington DC metro. The National Harbor features world-class dining, nightclubs, shopping and an amazing market, as well as special seasonal features and attractions for the whole family to enjoy!
There are a magnitude of unique and interesting historical sites, museums and cultural events to enjoy in Prince George’s. Go back in time and visit the Surratt House, home of Mary Surratt, the first woman to be executed by the United States government after being found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The museum presents a variety of programs and events, recapturing the history of mid-19th century life and focusing on the fascinating web of the Lincoln conspiracy.
Check out a performance at the incredible Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, take in a professional sports game, or spend a day exploring Fort Washington and it’s 341-acre park offering an assortment of recreational opportunities, including hiking and biking trails and a playground.
There are plenty of great places to experience on your reunion in Prince George’s, making it the ideal reunion destination! Check out Reunion Capital USA for reunion planning advice, ideas and more!
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Enter the Cyberhunt Sweepstakes Today for a Chance to Win a Reunion of a Lifetime!
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Military Reunion Headquarters!
It is hard to imagine a group more deserving of a fun and special reunion than those who have served our country. Whether you’re a war veteran yourself or a family member wanting to honor your loved one’s service, planning a gathering for such a dynamic group can seem more than challenging, but ReunionCapitalUSA has plenty of sources to help!
With a database designed to bring each group together, you can search for every member of your group so no one gets left out. Once you have some reunion plans established, submit your reunion for your other commorades to find. If you are wondering if there is already a reunion being planned, we also have resources to search for current reunions so you can reconnect and not miss the big event!
The Nation’s Capital and neighboring Prince George’s County is the ideal location for a military reunion for all U.S. services. Maryland, Washington D.C and Virginia have an incredible variety of Military Museums and Memorials for your group to chose from, and many have military special discounts and group rates. Whether your group is interested in touring Andrews Airforce Base, experiencing the U.S. Navel Academy, or visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial—there are a variety of exciting options in a close distance.
With an abundance of military related sites and resources complied to assist you with your planning, as well as help finding the perfect group accommodations, you wont have to look much further for all your reunion planning details.
Following us on twitter? We would love to help you honor our troops. A reunion celebration or a welcome home gathering of loved ones is the most memorable way to celebrate all they have done for our country! Get started planning today!
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