Talks & Thoughts: Black Male Vote
On February 3, 1870, Congress ratified the 15th amendment granting African American men the right to vote. Join us almost 150 years to the day and participate in a conversation […]
Sweet Love: Valentine’s Day at The Lewis
Indulge in a night of wine, chocolate and art. Come with your partner, your girls or solo for wine and chocolate pairings featuring wines by Markell-Bani Fine Wines and Sparkling […]
Smithsonian Channel World Premiere: Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesYou’re invited to the premiere screening of Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier. This documentary charts the United States’ efforts to get the first African American astronaut into space at the height of the Cold War and Civil Rights Movement. Be the first to see this new documentary before it airs on the Smithsonian […]
Museum Nights: RBG (Red, Black & Green)
Celebrate Black History Month at the Lewis with the return of Museum Nights! Enjoy the sounds of DJ Tanz Experiment with printmaking inspired by the exhibition Elizabeth Catlett: Artist as Activist Grab your team and participate in Black history and culture trivia for prizes Come dressed in red, black and green to receive 10% off […]
Elizabeth Catlett Family Day
Sponsored by BWI-Marshall Airport Bring the entire family to explore the works of renowned printmaker and sculptor Elizabeth Catlett! Spend the day enjoying Afro-Latino dance performances, storytelling and studio art […]
Four Women: Catlett, Holiday, Richardson, Scott
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum and ArtCentric partner for this production of “Four Women” inspired by Nina Simone’s song by the same name. Explore the lives of four amazing African […]
Family Story: Genealogy 101
Researching your family tree can feel like being a detective with witnesses to interview, evidence to analyze and records to keep organized. Learn the basics of genealogy in the Lewis […]
Girl Scouts Event: Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote!
Learn about the suffrage movement that resulted in the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Experience a living history portrayal of Sojourner Truth, learn about Maryland […]
CANCELED // Author Talk: The Struggle Is Eternal: Gloria Richardson and Black Liberation
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Author Joseph R. Fitzgerald will reveal how Gloria Richardson’s human rights activism extended beyond Cambridge, Maryland and how her liberation vision was embraced by younger […]
CANCELED // Film Screening: 16 Bars
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Exploring cycles of addiction and incarceration through the power of music and storytelling, the inspiring 16 Bars offers a window into rehabilitation. The film follows […]