Celebrating a Century of Black History

Join us to celebrate Black History Month with a free, community-focused museum day filled with culture and creativity on Saturday, February 28!

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mobile Museum of Art, this celebration will feature spoken poetry by Huggy Bear da Poet (Alex Lofton), cultural performances by the Africatown Drummers, screenings of The League, local vendors and food trucks, free museum admission, and interactive experiences highlighting Black creativity and storytelling.

Children can also enjoy a children’s craft station in the museum’s kids’ space and a reading corner hosted by Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services. 

Event Schedule

11 a.m. | WELCOME & EXPLORATION BEGIN
• Visit community vendors and the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers in the lobby.
• Create hands-on crafts in the Interactive Studio Room.
• Enjoy storytelling in the Fantastical Forest Room.
• Discover and explore museum exhibits

11:20 a.m. | FEATURED SPOKEN WORD PRESENTATION
Mobile’s Poet Laureate Huggy Bear da Poet

11:30 a.m. | FILM SESSION 1
Film screening with Dr. Raul Richardson (Larkins Auditorium)

12 p.m. | OPEN EXPLORATION CONTINUES
Enjoy ongoing activities, interactive experiences, and exhibits.

12:30 p.m. | FILM SESSION 2
Film screening with Dr. Raul Richardson (Larkins Auditorium)

1 p.m. | OPEN EXPLORATION CONTINUES
Enjoy ongoing activities, interactive experiences, and exhibits.

1:30 p.m. | FILM SESSION 3
Film screening with Dr. Raul Richardson (Larkins Auditorium)

2 p.m. | EVENT CONCLUDES

Register as a vendor.
Register as a food truck vendor.

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