Black History Celebration

February 20 – February 25

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Embark on a week-long celebration of Black history and culture featuring special guests from our community. From local leaders to global trailblazers, we’ll explore the vibrant narratives of Black-identified individuals who have shaped and continue to shape history. Join us daily for curated hands-on activities, book readings, artist spotlights, performances and more!

All Black History Celebration experiences are free with museum admission.

Featured Experiences
Daily Programs
Special Performances
Turn the Page: DJ the Sea Turtle with Councilman Dajuan Wiggins
Tuesday, February 20 · 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Norwalk Councilman Dajuan Wiggins is an author, too! Join us for a special reading of his book DJ the Sea Turtle, followed by an audience Q&A.
Turn the Page: Etta Extraordinaire with Charnaie Gordon
Wednesday, February 21 · 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Children’s author Charnaie Gordon will join us for a special reading of her book Etta Extraordinaire, followed by an audience Q&A.
Turn the Page: Grandfather’s Garden with Ny-Aja Boyd
Thursday, February 22 · 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Speech pathologist and author Ny-Aja Boyd will lead us through a reading of her book Grandfather’s Garden, followed by an audience Q&A and creative activity!
The Lost Tribe
Saturday, February 24 · 1:00 and 3:00 pm
Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) presents The Lost Tribe, a journey through West Africa and the Diaspora featuring music, dance and song. Join us for a whirlwind of interactive demonstrations ranging from traditional African instruments to afrobeats, funk and hip hop!
Ladies of Finesse
Sunday, February 25 · 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Experience the mesmerizing precision and unique flair of Ladies of Finesse Hip Hop Majorette Group. In this special performance, talented young performers showcase one-of-a-kind choreography featuring baton twirls and energetic moves. Located in Stamford, CT, Ladies of Finesse is dedicated to developing and enhancing creative expression through traditional and non-traditional art styles.
Tuesday, February 20
9:30 - 10:00 am
Music Makers: Black History Celebration
10:30 -11:00 am
Discovery Station: 3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Astronaut Mae Jemison)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Turn the Page: DJ the Sea Turtle with Councilman Dajuan Wiggins
1:00 - 1:30 pm
Let’s Celebrate: Poetry Slam!
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Let’s Move: Red Light, Green Light (The Inventions of Garrett Morgan)
2:30 - 3:00 pm
Music Makers: Black History Celebration
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Art Smarts: The Iconic Animation of Floyd Norman
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Discovery Station: Who is a Paleontologist? (Dr. Lisa White)
Wednesday, February 21
10:30 – 11:00 am
Discovery Station: Who is a Paleontologist? (Dr. Lisa White)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Turn the Page: Etta Extraordinaire with Charnaie Gordon
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Let’s Move: Red Light, Green Light (The Inventions of Garrett Morgan)
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Let’s Celebrate: Madame CJ Walker and Black Hair Care
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Puppet Place: Heroes in Cardboard and Cloth
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Discovery Station: Pixel Art (Video Game Engineer Jerry Lawson)
Thursday, February 22
9:30 – 10:00 am
Music Makers: Black History Celebration
10:30 – 11:00 am
Discovery Station: Pixel Art (Video Game Engineer Jerry Lawson)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Turn the Page: Grandfather’s Garden with Ny-Aja Boyd
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Let’s Celebrate: Poetry Slam!
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Let’s Move: Red Light, Green Light (The Inventions of Garrett Morgan)
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Music Makers: Black History Celebration
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Art Smarts: Artist April Bey and Contemporary Print Making
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Discovery Station: 3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Astronaut Mae Jemison)
Friday, February 23
10:30 – 11:00 am
Discovery Station: 3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Astronaut Mae Jemison)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Turn the Page: Poetry Slam!
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Let’s Move: Red Light, Green Light (The Inventions of Garrett Morgan)
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Let’s Celebrate: Madame CJ Walker and Black Hair Care
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Puppet Place: Heroes in Cardboard and Cloth
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Discovery Station: Who is a Paleontologist? (Dr. Lisa White)
Saturday, February 24
10:30 – 11:00 am
Discovery Station: Who is a Paleontologist? (Dr. Lisa White)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Turn the Page: Black History Celebration
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Let’s Celebrate: Madame CJ Walker and Black Hair Care
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Discovery Station: Pixel Art (Video Game Engineer Jerry Lawson)
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Art Smarts: The Iconic Animation of Floyd Norman
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Discovery Station: 3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Astronaut Mae Jemison)
1:00 and 3:00 pm
The Lost Tribe Performance
Sunday, February 25
10:30 – 11:00 am
Discovery Station: Who is a Paleontologist? (Dr. Lisa White)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Turn the Page: Black History Celebration
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Discovery Station: Pixel Art (Video Game Engineer Jerry Lawson)
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Let’s Celebrate: Madame CJ Walker and Black Hair Care
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Art Smarts: The Abstract Art of Alma Thomas
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Discovery Station: Ready, Aim, Science! (Aerospace Engineer Lonnie Johnson)
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Ladies of Finesse Performance

Mathews Park
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
203 899 0606

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