The City of Alexandria invites you to join in the celebration of Black History Month with special events and activities throughout February. This week, don’t miss out on the African American film series, Black History Teen Movie Night, StoryTime for Little Historians, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new African American Waterfront Heritage Trail signs.
African American Film Series – The Banker
In honor of Black History Month, the library will be showing a series of films throughout the month. “The Banker”: In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration and equal access to the American Dream; inspired by true events.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org 703-746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.
Black History Teen Movie Night
Celebrate Black History Month with a free Friday night movie for teens. Refreshments will be served.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jackie.person@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3148, Virginia Relay 711.
StoryTime for Little Historians- Celebrating Black History Month
In 2018, the Alexandria Black History Museum began hosting a monthly “StoryTime for Little Historians” program, using books written by and about African American people and other communities of color to educate and inspire our youngest visitors. This FREE, fun, and educational story time is geared to children ages 5-8 years old and features stories related to Black history. StoryTime will be held in the Museum’s Parker-Gray Gallery. Call 703.746.4356 for more information.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3148, Virginia Relay 711.
Ribbon Cutting: African American Waterfront Heritage Trail Signs
The African American Heritage Trail Committee invites the public to join in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of new interpretive signs along Alexandria’s historic waterfront. These 11 signs and two orientation panels illuminate the history of the African American community in Alexandria over the span of several centuries. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the new Fishtown sign on the river side of Founders Park (351 N. Union Stret). A reception following the ribbon cutting will be held in the Overlook Room (#325) on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Street. This event will be held rain or shine.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3148, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.