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Black Heritage Celebration

Thursday, February 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 19, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required!

Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las contribuciones de la raza negra de nuestra comunidad en una celebración con artistas, músicos, líderes locales, y organizaciones asociadas. Entrada gratuita de 5 a 8 p. m., ¡no necesitan boletos para el evento!

Performances

5:00 pm      Children’s African Story Time
6:30 pm     L.E.X hip hop

Exhibition 

5–5:30 pm and 6:45–8 pm, Da Hoodzeum pop-up exhibit 

Workshop

5:30–6:30 pm Community Message Sign Making, celebrations 

Activities 

  • Face Painting by Classic Creations, 5–7 pm, 1st floor 
  • Scavenger hunt, 5–8pm, 1st floor
  • Free Bitty Baby and Melody Doll drawing, 1st floor 
  • Affirmation wreaths, Rooftop clubhouse 
  • Collaborative Coloring banner, Art Studio, 2nd floor 
  • Black Heritage Art activities in our art studio, 2nd floor
  • Community Care Kitchen pretend play area, Pie in the Sky, 2nd floor
  • Selfie Station: commemorate 100 years of Black History Month, Rooftop lobby

Food

  • Free Soul food samples from Melly Mell’s catering, cafe
    While supplies last
  • Pay-what-you-can-cafe 

Community Partners

Voter Registration
Special Olympics
African Center for Community Development
Underground Hiking Collective

Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by

Madison Gas and Electric Company

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

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