BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT THE LEWIS
Black history is vibrant, powerful, and alive.
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the stories, sounds, creativity, and brilliance that shape Black culture every day. Join us for an exciting lineup
of programs filled with art, conversation, music and moments that spark joy, pride, and connection.
Voices in Solidarity: Baltimore’s Black and Jewish Operatic History | Roots and Resonance: An Operatic Love Letter to Baltimore
Saturday, February 14 | 11 am – 3:30 pm | Cost: General Museum Admission
Voices in Solidarity: Baltimore’s Black and Jewish Operatic History, a collaborative partnership between Opera Baltimore, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, and the Jewish Museum of Maryland launches with a powerful kick-off event at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on February 14th, 2026. Join us for an immersive public program using vocal music as a lens to explore the deep roots and lasting resonance of Black musical traditions shaped by migration, resilience, and artistic exchange in Baltimore.
Beyond the Scoreboard: The Baltimore Black Sox and the Negro Leagues’ Civil Rights Legacy
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 12pm – 3 pm | SOLD OUT
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and community partners for a panel discussion celebrating the legacy of the Baltimore Black Sox, one of Baltimore’s historic Negro League baseball teams, and their impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Explore how these athletes navigated a segregated society, where “separate but not equal” defined life both on and off the field, and learn about their lasting influence on their communities and the fight for equality. After the discussion, visitors can participate in preservation workshops on family genealogy and celebrate community traditions, including baseball and family celebrations.
Business 101: How to Thrive as a Creative Entertainer
Saturday, February 28 | 1 pm – 2:30 pm | Museum Admission
Learn how to thrive as an artist in the entertainment industry with artist Wordsmith. Aspiring artists and entrepreneurs will learn how Wordsmith earns a living in music, acting, composing and songwriting while providing tips to those desiring to make it in this industry. Musical selections from Wordsmith will be performed following the workshop session.
In conjunction with TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis.