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SUMMARY:Maryland at 250: The Values That Shape Us (FREEDOM) presents “Freedom Is Not A Moment\, It Is A Movement”
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16th | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM | Free Event \nAs Maryland commemorates its 250th anniversary\, the semiquincentennial of the nation’s founding\, this moment calls for more than reflection. It calls for reckoning. In partnership with the Maryland 400 Commission and the Maryland Center for History and Culture\, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture invites you to the opening program in a bold new lecture series examining the values that have defined and challenged the state across two and a half centuries. \nOn Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 at 6:00 pm\, acclaimed historian Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries will deliver a powerful keynote exploring how Black Marylanders have continuously shaped the meaning of freedom from 1776 to the present. From the self emancipation efforts of Frederick Douglass and the daring leadership of Harriet Tubman\, to the intellectual activism of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and the ongoing work of community organizers\, this lecture traces a long tradition of resistance\, strategy\, and collective action that continues to define Maryland today. \nThis program serves as a signature component of the Lewis Museum’s upcoming exhibition\, The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America\, which examines how individuals and communities throughout Maryland’s history have confronted the boundaries of race\, citizenship\, power\, and belonging. Together\, the exhibition and lecture series challenge us to consider: What lines have Marylanders crossed in pursuit of freedom and what lines remain before us? \nAt 250 years\, Maryland’s story is not complete. It is still being written by those willing to question\, to act\, and to carry forward the work of freedom. Join us for an evening of history\, insight\, and purpose and take part in shaping what comes next. \n 
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/maryland-at-250-the-values-that-shape-us-freedom-presents-freedom-is-not-a-moment-it-is-a-movement/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:The StoryDancer
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9 | 1pm-3:30pm |\nMuseum Admission During Mother’s Day Weekend\, the Lewis Museum invites you to a special screening of The StoryDancer. This film offers a profound meditation on healing\, authenticity\, and the bravery required to pursue one’s genuine vocation. In 1977\, Maria Broom made the pivotal decision to leave her prominent role at a local Baltimore news station to honor an internal pull toward dance. Over the ensuing decades\, her career has spanned from instructing women and children in dance and meditation to appearing on HBO’s The Wire. Her journey stands as a powerful example of the grace found in letting go of conventional expectations to fulfill a true life’s purpose. Now 76\, Maria continues to practice “storydancing” throughout the city\, motivating individuals of all ages to embrace activities that foster personal well-being. The screening will be accompanied by a post-film discussion featuring the director\, Gaia Bethel-Birch. \n  \nWatch Teaser
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/mothers-day-program-the-storydancer/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 2026
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth 2026: Celebrate Freedom Day at the Lewis \nSponsored by UnderArmour  \nSupported by Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies & Walmart \nFriday\, June 19\, 2026\, 10 am – 4 pm | FREE Admission  \n  \nThis Juneteenth\, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum invites the community to gather in celebration under the theme “Juneteenth Brings Balance to America’s Celebration of Freedom.” Inspired by our upcoming exhibition “The Lines We Cross\,” this dynamic program explores how the story of freedom in America has been shaped by the lines we have drawn—and the ones we continue to cross.\n\nThrough history\, dialogue\, and cultural expression\, this celebration reflects on Juneteenth as a powerful moment that helps complete and rebalance the national narrative. By connecting the legacy of emancipation to the ongoing pursuit of equity\, the program invites visitors to consider how we each play a role in shaping a more inclusive and truthful understanding of freedom. \nJoin the Lewis Museum in a myriad of indoor and outdoor Juneteenth Freedom Activities to Include: \n\nJustice and Reconciliation: Film Screening and Panel Discussion\nThis film explores the influential lives of abolitionist Henry Highland Garnet\, a Civil War Chaplain and Harvey Johnson\, a civil rights pioneer and founder of the Brotherhood of Liberty. Join filmmaker Xavier Frink\, Reverend Alvin C. Hathaway Sr.\, Dr. Ida Jones and Dr. Brian Morrison for a post-film discussion afterwards.\nYouth Engagement: Baltimore Miss Juneteenth Pageant\nCelebrate young Black girls with the Baltimore Miss Juneteenth pageant\, a cultural scholarship competition celebrating Black history and heritage. Coordinated by Athena Brown (Little Miss Black USA\, Jr. 2025)\, this local Juneteenth Pageant allows participants to show their pride and community contributions through different categories to include community service\, activism\, and a live Q&A interview. For more details contact terry.taylor@lewismuseum.org.\nMusical and Dance Performances\nEnjoy summertime musical concert performances featuring a Richard Smallwood Gospel Tribute by some members of his ensemble group Vision\, as well as drumming by Trinidad & Tobago Steel Drum Orchestra and a Juneteenth Jazz Session highlighting the creative influence of jazz from both masters and emerging musicians. Jazz groups performing are The Spence Start Jazz Trio along with Bright Moments Jam Session Presented by Keystone Korner Baltimore led by Obasi Akoto.See the electric footwork of Tap dancer Baakari Wilder (Bring in ‘da Noise\, Bring in ‘da Funk) and international choreographer TSU Terry who specializes in Baltimore Club dance showcasing both unique dance forms expressed in Black culture.\nArtmaking Workshops\nDesign a Freedom tote bag with Art with a Heart for all ages while supplies last.\nLiving History Reenactments\nGo back in time and meet Maryland female abolitionist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper who was the first African American woman to publish a short story. Short presentations will be presented by FREED: Female RE-Enactors of Distinction.\nResisting Erasure: Civic Engagement\, Education\, and the Ongoing Work of Freedom\nResisting Erasure: Civic Engagement\, Education\, and the Ongoing Work of Freedom is a Juneteenth reflection on the enduring struggle to preserve history\, protect democracy\, and expand opportunity. Centered on the enduring strength of community\, this address explores how voting\, education\, and civic engagement serve as acts of resistance against erasure — and why the ongoing work of freedom belongs to every generation.\n\nFood Services from local food vendors will be available for purchase.**
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/juneteenth-2026/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:African American History Institute: Reginald F. Lewis Museum Summer Teacher Institute 2026 - A Quest for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for Summer Teacher Institute 2026 for educators to examine the freedom experience of enslaved and free blacks in Maryland from the state’s founding to Maryland Emancipation Day when slavery was officially abolished in this region. This program  reflects on the Black experience as it pertains to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. \nParticipating educators will learn about various Maryland freedom seekers and  abolitionists who fought for their freedom in the state and beyond as well as  understand what freedom meant to the enslaved and free black. Designed for K-12 educators\, this Teacher Institute  strives to enhance the scholarship of Maryland educators through: \n\nHistory content lectures with regional and national guest speakers\nBest practices and pedagogy for teaching African American history and culture\, as well as art integration techniques with Guest Teacher Practitioners\nField trips to regional museums and historical sites related to Maryland’s local history\nOpportunities to connect with peer educators and create educational resources for the classroom\n\nTo participate please complete the application form. For more information contact terry.taylor@lewismuseum.org.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/african-american-history-institute-reginald-f-lewis-museum-summer-teacher-institute-2026-a-quest-for-freedom/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Bear Me Into Freedom Special Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Bear Me Into Freedom Film Showing & Special Conversation \nSaturday\, July 18 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Museum Admission \nLearn more about the creation of the video installation and the project’s background. Join us in a special conversation featuring the Bear Me Into Freedom creative team. Featured panel participants include: \n\nHarriette Lowery (Frederick Douglass Honor Society co-founder)\nJeff McGuiness (Writer and photographer)\nLance Morris (Narrator)\n\nWatch the “Bear Me Into Freedom” Official Trailer \nTo purchase tickets for the 1 pm screening and talk\, Click Here
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/bear-me-into-freedom-special-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
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SUMMARY:AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW: Celebrating 10 Years of Stories\, Healing\, and Community
DESCRIPTION:Ten years ago\, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields envisioned a space where ordinary people could share extraordinary stories—a place where truth\, healing and community could be strengthened through storytelling. That bold idea grew into one of Baltimore’s most unique and transformative storytelling experiences\, touching thousands of lives along the way. Inspired by the timeless anthem “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now\,” this special 10th Anniversary Celebration honors a decade of courage\, vulnerability\, laughter\, music\, inspiration\, and healing.  \nJoin us on Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum\, where this incredible historic journey began\, for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling\, music\, reflection\, and celebration.  \nOver the past decade\, The Short Kuts Show has welcomed an extraordinary lineup of storytellers and special guests\, including Nelson Malden\, the barber to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; acclaimed R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn; Hip-Hop legends Roxanne Shanté and Dana Dane; Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon; WEAA’s Dr. K; DJ Tanz; Marc Clarke; and other remarkable voices whose stories have educated\, inspired\, and transformed audiences. \nJoin us as we look back on ten unforgettable years and look forward to the future. Because after ten years of changing lives through storytelling\, healing\, and connection\, there truly ain’t no stoppin’ us now.  \nFree ice cream refreshments will be provided by Taharka Brothers Ice Cream while supplies last.\nCost: Museum Admission
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/aint-no-stoppin-us-now-celebrating-10-years-of-stories-healing-and-community/
CATEGORIES:Past
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour
DESCRIPTION:This Golden Hour special program features a series of rotating healthy aging activities co-hosted by Kaiser Permanente. The experience is comprehensive\, providing attendees with a boxed lunch\, opportunities for self-guided tours\, and time to browse the museum gift shop for souvenirs.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/golden-hour/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
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SUMMARY:Voices in Solidarity Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the close of summer with Opera Baltimore on Sunday\, August 30th\, for our Voices in Solidarity Festival in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture\, the Jewish Museum of Maryland\, and the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum. Through music\, history\, and conversation\, this festival celebrates the rich diversity\, traditions\, and stories embedded within and between Baltimore’s Black and Jewish communities. \nDuring the free daytime celebration\, enjoy pop-up performances\, connect with Black and Jewish owned businesses and community leaders from across Baltimore\, and take a walking tour of Jonestown. This portion of the festival will be hosted by the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum\, with walking tours connecting key historic sites between the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and Jewish Museum of Maryland. \nThe celebration will continue into the late afternoon and early evening at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum\, with a special reception and concert featuring baritone Daniel Rich and soprano Sara Duchovnay. The program will also include a special display of artifacts from the collections of both the Lewis Museum and the Jewish Museum\, exploring the cultural intersections of Baltimore’s Black and Jewish communities. \nThis event is part of Voices in Solidarity: Baltimore’s Black and Jewish Operatic History\, a place-based initiative highlighting the deeply intertwined histories of the city’s Black and Jewish communities through music\, conversation\, and education. Voices in Solidarity is conducted by Opera Baltimore in partnership with the Jewish Museum of Maryland and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture\, and is generously supported by the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation\, the David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation\, and State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/voices-in-solidarity-festival/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T080000
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SUMMARY:History by Hair
DESCRIPTION:Book Conversation: History by a Hair\nThomas Jefferson\, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery \nThis book conversation will be moderated by historical archaeologist Dr. Cheryl  Janifer LaRocheof University of Maryland\, College Park. \nFeaturing Richard Kurin \n\nSeptember 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8 pm Doors open at 6 pm
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/history-by-hair/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Maryland at 250: The Values That Shape Us  presents  “Unfiltered: Free Speech\, Creativity and Democracy”
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Maryland’s Four Centuries Project and the Maryland Center for History and Culture\, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture presents a powerful conversation on freedom of speech\, one of the nation’s most essential and contested ideals. \nOn Thursday\, September 10\, 2026 at 7pm\, join acclaimed author and cultural commentator  D. Watkins  and Maryland State Delegate Marlon Amprey at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for a dynamic\, unscripted conversation exploring the history\, meaning\, and contemporary impact of free expression. Moving from the foundational principles of the First Amendment to modern legal debates surrounding creative expression including the Protecting Admissibility of Creative Expression (PACE) Act\, introduced as HB 1346 by Maryland State Delegate Marlon Amprey\, this dialogue will challenge audiences to consider: What does freedom of speech really mean\, and who does it protect?  \nServing as a key component of the Lewis Museum’s latest exhibition\, The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America\, this program investigates how Maryland’s African American community has historically challenged boundaries surrounding power\, race\, citizenship\, and belonging. Combined\, this exhibition and lecture series push us to contemplate: What lines have Marylanders crossed in pursuit of freedom and what lines remain before us? \nAt 250 years\, Maryland’s story is not complete. It is still being written by those willing to question\, to act\, and to carry forward the work of freedom. Join us for an evening of history\, insight\, and purpose and take part in shaping what comes next.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/maryland-at-250-the-values-that-shape-us-presents-unfiltered-free-speech-creativity-and-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000
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SUMMARY:Dance Baltimore
DESCRIPTION:Dance Baltimore Presents: “Black Artistic Expressions Within Maryland” from\nThe Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America \nSeptember 12 @ 2 pm – 3 pm \nExperience the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s latest exhibition\, The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America\, through a dynamic performance of movement\, music\, and dance interpretation by Dance Baltimore. Drawing inspiration from the artwork and musical artifacts displayed in the “Black Artistic Expressions Within Maryland Gallery”\, the ensemble will bring to life themes surrounding iconic pieces—such as jazz legend Billie Holiday’s piano alongside creations by Tom Miller\, Romare Bearden\, Elizabeth Catlett\, and Jacob Lawrence. Following the Exhibits Expressions dance performance\, guests are invited to self-tour the gallery and reflect upon these featured works. \nThis program is connected to the exhibit: The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America. \n 
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/dance-baltimore/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T133000
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SUMMARY:International Underground Railroad Month Program
DESCRIPTION:International Underground Railroad Month Program:\nFamily History Conversation with Dr. John F. Leeke and Ananda Leeke \nSeptember 19 @ 1 pm – 2:30 pm \nIn celebration of International Underground Railroad Month this September\, join Dr. John F. Leeke and his daughter\, Ananda Leeke\, as they share their family’s extraordinary story of freedom seekers. Through research on Ancestry.com for Dr. Leeke’s memoir\, American Change Agent: A Life & Legacy of Seeking Diversity\, Equality\, and Inclusion\, they traced their origins back to Hagerstown\, Maryland\, where Peter and Catherine Leek escaped to Amherstburg\, Canada\, alongside their 14 children. \nThis multigenerational discussion highlights John’s early work as a pioneer for diversity\, equality\, and inclusion long before DEI gained widespread recognition. Together with co-author Ananda Leeke\, they explore progress\, challenges\, and the continuous push for equality. Their joint insights show how ancestral heritage and historical perspective inform modern activism\, honoring personal legacy as an integral part of American history. \nA book signing will occur after their family history conversation.  This program is connected to the exhibit: The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/international-underground-railroad-month-program/
CATEGORIES:Past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Conversation: History by a Hair
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Jefferson\, Sally Hemings & Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery \nFeaturing Richard Kurin \nSeptember 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8pm| Doors open at 6 pm \nJoin Smithsonian scholar Richard Kurin for the launch of his new book\, “History by a Hair: Thomas Jefferson\, Sally Hemings\, and Solving a 200-Year-Old Mystery.” In 2011\, staff at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History discovered a light red  hair inside the pages of Thomas Jefferson’s Bible. That hair sparked an unprecedented scientific investigation that could finally resolve the most enduring question surrounding his life: Did he father the children of Sally Hemings\, an African American enslaved woman? \nFor over two centuries\, the Jefferson–Hemings controversy has shaped American debates about race\, power\, slavery\, and the mythology of the Founding Fathers. In this riveting narrative—part scientific detective story\, part historical epic—Richard Kurin leads readers through the fifteen-year-long genomic investigation conducted with leading DNA scientists\, archaeologists\, genealogists\, forensic experts\, and Jefferson and Hemings’ descendants across the country. The result is the first conclusive\, scientifically validated answer to a question that has reverberated since the eighteenth century—an answer that settles the historical record\, deepens our understanding of Jefferson\, honors generations of family oral history\, and asks America to confront the full complexity of its origins. \nRichard Kurin is the Smithsonian Institution’s Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large and previously served as Under Secretary overseeing all museums and scientific centers. An author of several popular books on American history and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences\, Kurin has led major national cultural initiatives and produced award-winning public history. \nThis book conversation will be moderated by historical archaeologist Dr. Cheryl  Janifer LaRoche of University of Maryland\, College Park. \nA book signing will occur after the book talk.  This program is in conjunction with The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/book-conversation-history-by-a-hair/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
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SUMMARY:The Lines We Cross Fall Film Showcase
DESCRIPTION:For over 250 years\, African Americans have crossed literal and symbolic lines to\nclaim their lives\, build vibrant communities\, and challenge the nation to live up to its\nhighest ideals. Join the Lewis Museum this fall for a day of film screenings exploring\nhow African Americans have used their voices\, determination and ingenuity to push\nboundaries and shape the social\, cultural\, and political landscape of America. A post\nfilm discussion with filmmakers will occur following most screenings. \nFeatures Films include:\n● 11 am – 12 pm | Harriet Tubman: Vision of Freedom (54 min) –\nConsidered one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history\,\nexplore the nuanced portrait of Harriet Tubman\, the “conductor” of the\nUnderground Railroad\, who repeatedly risked her own freedom and life to\nfree others from slavery.\n○ Note: October 2026 marks the 170th anniversary of the historic\n“Tilly Escape” in October 1856\, one of Harriet Tubman’s most\ningenious Underground Railroad rescue missions. Operating from\nCanada\, Tubman returned to Baltimore to rescue an enslaved\nwoman named Tilly at the request of Tilly’s fiancé. \n● 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters (35 minutes) –\nDiscover the story that history left out. In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters\nis a documentary driven by new research that uncovers a largely unknown\nchapter in the life of Phillis Wheatley Peters — America’s first Black\npublished poet — revealing the remarkable love story between Phillis and\nJohn Peters\, the free Black man she married in 1778.\n○ A post discussion with filmmaker Leslie Askews will follow this\nscreening. \n● 1:35 pm – 2:30 pm | Kindred Spirits: Artists Hilda Wilkinson Brown and\nLilian Thomas Burwell (26:48 min) – In the documentary “Kindred Spirits\,“\nproduced by filmmaker Cintia Cabib\, Lilian Thomas Burwell recounts the life\nstory of her aunt\, artist and educator Hilda Wilkinson Brown\, who influenced\nBurwell’s own career as a teacher and abstract expressionist artist. Their \nlives\, artwork and sources of inspiration are presented against the backdrop\nof a segregated society in which Black artists created their own venues to\npublish and exhibit their work.\n○ A post discussion with filmmaker Cintia Cabib will follow this\nscreening. \n● 2:45 pm – 4:40 pm |A Life in Art: Through the Eye of Dr. Leslie King\nHammond (80 minutes) – The life and work of Dr. Leslie King Hammond\, a\nrenowned art historian\, educator\, curator\, and artist\, reveal a side of the art\nworld rarely seen. Through studio visits and museum exhibitions\, Dr.\nHammond has dedicated her life to helping artists of color find their path to\nsuccess with humor\, ingenuity\, and the extraordinary creativity that she and\nher extended artistic family embody.\n○ A panel discussion with Dr. Leslie King- Hammond and film\nproducers Ben Baker-Lee and Rassaan Hammond and to follow.\nThis program is associated with The Lines We Cross: 250 Years of Maryland\nForging America.
URL:https://www.lewismuseum.org/event/the-lines-we-cross-fall-film-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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