Commiserate and laugh with four comedic storytellers as they recount polarizing racial experiences of “living while Black” in America. This Short Kuts Show revolves around the theme "Men of Change." It will feature storytellers who use their comedic skills within the stories they share to give voice to the […]

Doing Oral History in Baltimore: A Series of Three Public Workshops Doing Oral History will support individuals and institutions in recording, archiving, and interpreting under-documented histories in Baltimore, with a focus on the city’s Black history. Baltimore is a majority Black city with a significant African American history, yet what has been preserved and valorized […]

Doing Oral History in Baltimore: A Series of Three Public Workshops - 10:30 am Doing Oral History will support individuals and institutions in recording, archiving, and interpreting under-documented histories in Baltimore, with a focus on the city’s Black history. Baltimore is a majority Black city with a significant African American history, yet what has been […]

  Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters, and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Join pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis as he explores Kendrick Lamar’s life, his roots, […]

Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)  in an education wellness workshop reimaging Black masculinity for Black men, boys, and masculine individuals. Black Masculinity Reimagined is a community-building initiative that addresses the intersection of male socialization, mental health, and community violence. This workshop will: Identify and apply skills […]

The Reginlald F. Lewis Museum is closed on Sunday, April 17, 2022 from Noon to 5 pm.  The museum will re-open on Monday, April 18, 2022 beginning at 10 am.  

Enjoy a curated interpretative dance experience  in response and relation to the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth  exhibition featuring Vincent E. Thomas and the new ensemble, VTDance ll. This male ensemble performance will consist of several dance vignettes in the Men of Change exhibit halls the first half hour and a culminating performance in the Reginald […]

Research has shown that learning African American history can have a positive impact on one’s well being. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar will explore African American history through the lens of Mental Health, self-care and wellness. Participants will take a glimpse into the African American past to gain insight on how […]

In 1865, African Americans in South Carolina gathered to pay tribute to Union soldiers buried in a mass grave. Their determination to honor their dead became the very first commemoration of what we now know as Memorial Day. Join us for a panel exploring the history of Memorial Day.  Author Leah Henderson will discuss her  […]

Commemorate this significant moment in our history with a FREE day at the Lewis Museum focused on "Education as Liberation." Barbecue lovers can learn about grilling and its significance in Black communities as a Juneteenth tradition with Damian Mosley from Black Sauce Kitchen. Enjoy samples of smoked barbecue biscuit sandwiches and smoked string beans with strawberry […]