Anacostia Community Museum

ACM Beyond The Exhibition presents  Ask A D.C. Native, Live! together with The 51st and Grounded Cafe.

Together with The 51st, join us for Ask A D.C. Native, Live!,  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.

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.  

Participants will prepare for the upcoming growing season by learning how to start a windowsill garden and properly plant seeds indoors. The session will focus on seed selection, soil preparation, and early-stage plant care, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed to transition confidently into spring planting. 

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.

Join us as we hear from the curator of ACM’s upcoming exhibition, We Make History, opening May 30,2026.

About the exhibition:
As the nation commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, We Make History explores how history happens, is preserved and shared. In Washington, DC and places around the country, many people were quietly keeping the records, building the collections, and developing the skills that would create America’s historical narrative. These community-based stories serve as the building blocks for 250 years of American history.

Using the country’s anniversary as a milestone, the museum uses its community-driven practice to celebrate local civic engagement and encourage local history keeping. This exhibition is a tribute to celebrating our communities and making possible a better understanding of our shared past. These stories are important to mark the Semi quincentennial because they help show the legacy of how people make history one act, one document, one story at a time. By bringing these stories to the forefront in 2026, the exhibit inspires the next generation to keep and share their own stories and records to add to America’s historical narrative.

The exhibition is currently scheduled to open on May 30, 2026.

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.