Anacostia Community Museum

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents a Film Screening & Discussion together with WETA, Allen Chapel AME Church and  The ACC.

Join us at Allen Chapel AME Church for an eye-opening conversation following the screening of Critical Condition: Health in Black America, the powerful NOVA and Firelight Films documentary by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson on health disparities in the U.S. The film investigates why Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease—and why their life expectancy is five years shorter than White Americans—despite scientists confirming there are no meaningful genetic differences between races. FREE and open to the public.

Thank you to WETA, Allen Chapel AME Church, and the Anacostia Coordinating Council for their collaboration on this event.

About ACM Beyond The Exhibition
Keeping engagement alive while our gallery transforms. 
While we undergo an exciting exhibition installation from January through May of 2026, our work continues beyond the walls. Join us for a vibrant series based on History, Wellness and Culture hosted at partner locations throughout Ward 8, January through March 2026.
These free programs carry forward ACM’s program scope which fosters creativity, learning, and connection. Whether exploring history, or engaging in dialogue, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and grow with neighbors of all ages.
ACM Beyond the Exhibition ensures that even while our gallery is closed, the spirit of community and engagement remains open to all.

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents a Growing Community Series together with Martha's Table

Join ACM’s Growing Community at Martha’s Table Healthy Happy Hour, a free weekly community gathering that brings neighbors together for connection and wellness. Stop by the Commons to enjoy refreshing healthy mocktails, nutritious snacks, music, gardening activities, and hands-on wellness activities for all ages.
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Participants will explore strategies for caring for plants and sustaining growth during the winter months. The session will cover winter plant care, low-maintenance growing practices, and ways to bring greenery into the home during colder seasons. Each guest will create a small plant display and leave with a Tillandsia (air plant), learning how to care for this resilient, low-maintenance plant year-round.

About ACM Beyond The Exhibition
Keeping engagement alive while our gallery transforms.
While we undergo an exciting exhibition installation from January through May of 2026, our work continues beyond the walls. Join us for a vibrant series based on History, Wellness and Culture hosted at partner locations throughout Ward 8, January through March 2026.
These free programs carry forward ACM’s program scope which fosters creativity, learning, and connection. Whether exploring history, or engaging in dialogue, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and grow with neighbors of all ages.
ACM Beyond the Exhibition ensures that even while our gallery is closed, the spirit of community and engagement remains open to all.

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents  Ask A DC Native together with The 51st News and Grounded Cafe.

Together with The 51st News, join us for Ask A DC Native, a lively and engaging game-style program where DC natives and friends compete in a friendly way while showcasing their knowledge of the city’s history, art, and culture. In celebration of Black History Month, this special edition of the show brings community voices to the forefront, honoring the people, stories, and traditions that shape Washington, DC.

About ACM Beyond The Exhibition
Keeping engagement alive while our gallery transforms.
While we undergo an exciting exhibition installation from January through May of 2026, our work continues beyond the walls. Join us for a vibrant series based on History, Wellness and Culture hosted at partner locations throughout Ward 8, January through March 2026.
These free programs carry forward ACM’s program scope which fosters creativity, learning, and connection. Whether exploring history, or engaging in dialogue, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and grow with neighbors of all ages.
ACM Beyond the Exhibition ensures that even while our gallery is closed, the spirit of community and engagement remains open to all.

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents a film screening and discussion together with Allen Chapel AME, WETA and The ACC.

The film is a feature-length documentary on the life and legacy of the first African American poet to gain national and international fame. The documentary places Dunbar in historical context, touching on events such as the Wilmington Race Massacre of 1898, and via interviews with several scholars who address his tempestuous marriage to fellow writer Alice Ruth Moore, his struggles with alcoholism and his premature death at age 33 from tuberculosis. It also provides insight into how his achievements are celebrated today by artists, writers, and musicians.

The film will be followed by a Q & A with the filmmaker, Frederick Lewis.

About ACM Beyond The Exhibition
Keeping engagement alive while our gallery transforms.
While we undergo an exciting exhibition installation from January through May of 2026, our work continues beyond the walls. Join us for a vibrant series based on History, Wellness and Culture hosted at partner locations throughout Ward 8, January through March 2026.
These free programs carry forward ACM’s program scope which fosters creativity, learning, and connection. Whether exploring history, or engaging in dialogue, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and grow with neighbors of all ages.
ACM Beyond the Exhibition ensures that even while our gallery is closed, the spirit of community and engagement remains open to all.

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents a Growing Community Series together with Martha's Table

Join ACM’s Growing Community at Martha’s Table Healthy Happy Hour, a free weekly community gathering that brings neighbors together for connection and wellness. Stop by the Commons to enjoy refreshing healthy mocktails, nutritious snacks, music, gardening activities, and hands-on wellness activities for all ages.  

This hands-on floral design workshop will introduce participants to the basics of flower selection, balance, and arrangement. Guests will create their own seasonal floral arrangement in celebration of Valentine’s Day, perfect to enjoy at home or share with a loved one, friend, or mentor.

About ACM Beyond The Exhibition
Keeping engagement alive while our gallery transforms.
While we undergo an exciting exhibition installation from January through May of 2026, our work continues beyond the walls. Join us for a vibrant series based on History, Wellness and Culture hosted at partner locations throughout Ward 8, January through March 2026.
These free programs carry forward ACM’s program scope which fosters creativity, learning, and connection. Whether exploring history, or engaging in dialogue, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and grow with neighbors of all ages.
ACM Beyond the Exhibition ensures that even while our gallery is closed, the spirit of community and engagement remains open to all.

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents a film screening and discussion together with Allen Chapel AME, WETA and The ACC.

Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of. The film will be followed by a discussion with the audience and light refreshments.

This Indie Lens Pop-up event is presented in partnership with WETA, Allen Chapel AME Church, and the Anacostia Coordinating Council.

About ACM Beyond The Exhibition
Keeping engagement alive while our gallery transforms.
While we undergo an exciting exhibition installation from January through May of 2026, our work continues beyond the walls. Join us for a vibrant series based on History, Wellness and Culture hosted at partner locations throughout Ward 8, January through March 2026.
These free programs carry forward ACM’s program scope which fosters creativity, learning, and connection. Whether exploring history, or engaging in dialogue, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities to learn, share, and grow with neighbors of all ages.
ACM Beyond the Exhibition ensures that even while our gallery is closed, the spirit of community and engagement remains open to all.