Anacostia Community Museum

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

Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) 
Culture Queen’s Kwanzaa Extravaganza 
 
Culture Queen’s Kwanzaa Extravaganza is a vibrant, festive, and hands-on celebration led by Kwanzaa expert Culture Queen! On this third day of Kwanzaa, we honor Ujima — Collective Work & Responsibility. Families will collaborate to create custom-designed crafts celebrating this powerful principle. Along with lively music, storytelling, games, and the world-famous “Kwanzaa Slide” she co-created, this joyful experience invites everyone to sing, dance, connect, and celebrate family, culture, and community like never before! 

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

Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) 
Storytelling and Game Plan Game Show 
 
Join us in celebrating the fourth day of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa, with Griot and Master Storyteller Baba-C.  This interactive, family-friendly program will consist of storytelling, presentations, and an interactive game show called, “Game Plan?” Game Plan is a team-based competition where participants work together to solve challenges that test their creativity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills. The goal is not just to win, but to strengthen bonds, build trust, and demonstrate the power of cooperative economics within families, relationships, and communities. 

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