Anacostia Community Museum

Join us for this two-topic winter pop-up Growing Community workshop, where you’ll learn how to grow vegetables and herbs on your windowsill and beyond. Additionally, we will explore holiday plants, the gift that keeps giving! You will also learn tips on how to keep them healthy and thriving all year long. 

Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C., building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.

Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 30 a.m.
Duration: About 1 hour

Umoja (Unity) Opening Program  
Storytelling & Drumming with Mama Ayo & Baba Ras D 
 
Join us for the opening program for our weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa. Participants will hear from Storyteller Mama Ayo, who will share the origins of Kwanzaa, and lead us in the traditional ceremony honoring the ancestors, pouring the libation, and candle lighting. Attendees will also enjoy African drumming with Baba Ras D, who will engage the audience in unity songs, and share African tales.  

In this guided tour, visitors discover the voices and perspectives of individuals who have shaped history in Washington, DC from 1900-2000. A Bold and Beautiful Vision exhibition tells the story of everyday African American life while highlighting how artist-educators made the city a center for Black arts education despite an underfunded, overcrowded, and segregated school system. Visitors will examine artworks, participate in close-looking activities, and contribute to inquiry-based discussions.

Recommended Audience: All ages
Time and Schedule: 2:00 p.m.
Duration: About 1 hour

Discover the magic of creativity with our storybook reading program for early learners! Through engaging stories, vibrant exhibits, and hands-on art activities, children will explore the legacy of Black arts education in Washington, D.C., building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for artistic expression.

Recommended Audience: 18 months – 7 years
Time and Schedule: 10: 30 a.m.
Duration: About 1 hour

Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) 
Let Your Story Be Told with Playback Theatre 
 
Join in the fun and learning through Playback Theatre, an innovative and powerful form of improvisational theatre where personal stories shared by the audience are immediately brought to life by a group of talented actors and musicians. In this interactive experience, audience members are invited to share real-life moments—whether joyful, challenging, funny, or profound—and see their stories transformed into dynamic theatrical performances. With a blend of live music and improvisation, Playback Theatre fosters a deep sense of connection, empathy, and community.