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"Journey through African American History" Community Discussions

Black History Month is a nation-wide observance that provides an opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history.  Programs will be held according to the following schedule:

“Journey through African American History” Community Discussions (All programs begin at 2 p.m.):

Saturday, February 5, “Hidden Treasures:  Museums and Historical Sites,” Marilyn J. Praisner Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville; 240-773-9460

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Saturday, February 12, “The Underground Railroad,” Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road; 240-773-9420

Saturday, February 19, “Historically Black Schools and Churches,” Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road., Gaithersburg; 240-777-0200

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Saturday, February 26, “African American Veterans,” Germantown Library, 19840 Century Boulevard; 240-777-0110

Soul in Motion Ensemble, “Reflecting Africa” (All performances begin at 3 p.m.):

Saturday, February 5, Long Branch , 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring; 240-777-0910

Saturday, February 12, Twinbrook, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville; 240-777-0240

Saturday, February 19, Germantown, 19840 Century Boulevard; 240-777-0110

To request ADA program accommodations, at least five work days in advance, or to receive more information about programs, call the library hosting the program, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library, or call Ask-a-Librarian Language Line at 240-777-0001.

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