The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting a variety of free, family-friendly public programs in November, including quilting workshops, a foil sculpture workshop, and a cooking demonstration, as well as an exhibition featuring the story of Black arts education in Washington, DC.

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CulturalDC is presenting S E E D, an immersive exhibition by local artist Murjoni Merriweather, at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, which explores themes of growth, identity, and self-care through clay sculptures and interactive elements.

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The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting a '90s-themed party on Sept. 19, featuring local breakdancers, bar service, and an exhibition of original artworks and artifacts from the 1900-2000 period.

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The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting a Summer Youth Gardening Program for students in grades 3-5, as well as the FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand, which is open every Saturday (weather permitting) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. until November 23.

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The FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand returns for its second season every Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting) through November 23, offering fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, and also participating in the Free Summer Meals Program to provide free meals to children aged 5 to 18.

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The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 19, featuring performances by Dupont Brass, Alex Vaughn, Too Much Talent, and Noochie, as well as an exhibition highlighting the educators and students who have made significant contributions to Black arts education in Washington, D.C.

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The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on April 20, 2024, featuring activities, giveaways, a chalk walk, a farm stand, and more, all focused on honoring and protecting the Earth.

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"A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C., 1900–2000" at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum tells the story of the teachers, students and activists who made Washington, D.C., a center for Black arts education, featuring artworks, artifacts and rare video footage.

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The Anacostia Community Museum has collected and digitized interviews with women from diverse backgrounds, who have shared their stories and experiences of living in Washington, D.C., and have helped to shape the city's diverse and dynamic communities.

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The Center for Environmental Justice launched in 2023, with the Women's Environmental Leadership Summit as its first in-person event since the pandemic, and will expand its outreach to engage more students and build the next generation of female and non-binary leaders of color.

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