Black History Month Around the Country

A round-up of events celebrating African-American culture.

The Dream Continues: Photographs of MLK Murals - Photographer Camilo Vergara presents his documentation of hand-painted murals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how his likeness changed depending on which ethnicities resided in each neighborhood. Jan. 18, 2013 – May 05, 2013New York Historical Society New York, NY (Photo: New York Historical Society)

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The Dream Continues: Photographs of MLK Murals - Photographer Camilo Vergara presents his documentation of hand-painted murals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how his likeness changed depending on which ethnicities resided in each neighborhood. Jan. 18, 2013 – May 05, 2013New York Historical Society New York, NY (Photo: New York Historical Society)

Bananas: A Day in the Life of Josephine Baker in honor of Black History Month - NAACP Award-winning actress and playwright Sloan Robinson brings legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker to life on stage for two shows this weekend. Feb. 16-17, 2013Santa Monica Playhouse, The Main StageSanta Monica, CA (Photo: Santa Monica Playhouse)

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Bananas: A Day in the Life of Josephine Baker in honor of Black History Month - NAACP Award-winning actress and playwright Sloan Robinson brings legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker to life on stage for two shows this weekend. Feb. 16-17, 2013Santa Monica Playhouse, The Main StageSanta Monica, CA (Photo: Santa Monica Playhouse)

Black History Month Family Day - The American History Museum will host a free celebratory event for the whole family with educational activities, musical and theater performances, gallery tours and hands-on projects. Feb. 2, 2013, 11am - 4pmSmithsonian American History MuseumWashington, DC(Photo: Courtesy National Museum of American History)

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Black History Month Family Day - The American History Museum will host a free celebratory event for the whole family with educational activities, musical and theater performances, gallery tours and hands-on projects. Feb. 2, 2013, 11am - 4pmSmithsonian American History MuseumWashington, DC(Photo: Courtesy National Museum of American History)

87th Annual Black History Luncheon and Featured Authors' Event - This year's annual luncheon carries the theme "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington" with the former chair of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission as guest speaker.Feb. 23, 2013, 12:30pmAssociation for the Study of African American Life and HistoryWashington Marriott Wardman Park HotelWashington, DC(Photo: Courtesy ASALH)

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87th Annual Black History Luncheon and Featured Authors' Event - This year's annual luncheon carries the theme "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington" with the former chair of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission as guest speaker.Feb. 23, 2013, 12:30pmAssociation for the Study of African American Life and HistoryWashington Marriott Wardman Park HotelWashington, DC(Photo: Courtesy ASALH)

"A Conversation Between Frederick Douglass & Harriet Tubman" Performance - What could Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman have to say to each other as Tubman led slaves towards freedom in the North through the Underground Railroad? During Black History Month, the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum will be recreating the interactions between the famed "conductor and abolitionist" for interested groups who reserve a tour. Jan. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2013, 12:00am - 12:00amThe Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park MuseumBaltimore, MD (Photos: Library of Congress)

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"A Conversation Between Frederick Douglass & Harriet Tubman" Performance - What could Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman have to say to each other as Tubman led slaves towards freedom in the North through the Underground Railroad? During Black History Month, the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum will be recreating the interactions between the famed "conductor and abolitionist" for interested groups who reserve a tour. Jan. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2013, 12:00am - 12:00amThe Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park MuseumBaltimore, MD (Photos: Library of Congress)

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Black History Month Parade - The Atlanta parade will celebrate African-Americans' accomplishments with activities, speeches, performances and food. Feb. 23, 2013Atlanta, GA(Photo: Courtesy Atlanta Voice)

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Black History Month Parade - The Atlanta parade will celebrate African-Americans' accomplishments with activities, speeches, performances and food. Feb. 23, 2013Atlanta, GA(Photo: Courtesy Atlanta Voice)

Black History Month 2013 Art Exhibition: The State of Black America - The Africa International House will host this exhibition that will offer paintings, drawings, sculptures and wearable art for sale by Chicago-based artists. Feb. 1, 2013, 5pmAfrica International HouseChicago, IL(Photo: Africa International House)

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Black History Month 2013 Art Exhibition: The State of Black America - The Africa International House will host this exhibition that will offer paintings, drawings, sculptures and wearable art for sale by Chicago-based artists. Feb. 1, 2013, 5pmAfrica International HouseChicago, IL(Photo: Africa International House)

Global Weekends: Stories We Tell - Storytelling will be the focus this weekend as the community honors its most vibrant voices. Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run-DMC will also be on hand with youth ensemble IMPACT Repertory Theater. Feb. 23, 2013, noon - 6pmAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY (Photo: American Museum of Natural History)

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Global Weekends: Stories We Tell - Storytelling will be the focus this weekend as the community honors its most vibrant voices. Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run-DMC will also be on hand with youth ensemble IMPACT Repertory Theater. Feb. 23, 2013, noon - 6pmAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY (Photo: American Museum of Natural History)

Umoja - The event will be filled with African dance performances, poetry readings and a marketplace with food, jewelry and clothing. Feb. 23, 2013, 10am – 4pmHoman Square ParkChicago, IL (Photo: Chicago Park District)

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Umoja - The event will be filled with African dance performances, poetry readings and a marketplace with food, jewelry and clothing. Feb. 23, 2013, 10am – 4pmHoman Square ParkChicago, IL (Photo: Chicago Park District)

Beyond the Proclamation: Interpreting Emancipation for Today's Youth – A Symposium - The African American Museum will teach educators how to break down the history of the Emancipation Proclamation and engage their students as they learn about the 150-year-old document and all it signified. Feb. 23, 2013African American Museum in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA(Photo: Courtesy Independence National Park)

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Beyond the Proclamation: Interpreting Emancipation for Today's Youth – A Symposium - The African American Museum will teach educators how to break down the history of the Emancipation Proclamation and engage their students as they learn about the 150-year-old document and all it signified. Feb. 23, 2013African American Museum in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA(Photo: Courtesy Independence National Park)

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Words Are Freedom - Every Sunday during Black History Month, the Dwyer Cultural Center will present the stories of notable slaves, including Frederick Douglass and Nat Turner. Sundays, Feb. 3 - Feb. 24, 2013Dwyer Cultural CenterNew York, NY(Photo: Wikicommons)

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Words Are Freedom - Every Sunday during Black History Month, the Dwyer Cultural Center will present the stories of notable slaves, including Frederick Douglass and Nat Turner. Sundays, Feb. 3 - Feb. 24, 2013Dwyer Cultural CenterNew York, NY(Photo: Wikicommons)

African Innovations - Visit the Brooklyn Museum for free this evening and you'll be in for modern African music, a Zimbabwean dance performance, talks, film screening and a chance to create your own sculpture based on a West African proverb. Feb. 2, 2013, 5pm - 11pmBrooklyn MuseumNew York, NY (Photo: Courtesy Brooklyn Museum)

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African Innovations - Visit the Brooklyn Museum for free this evening and you'll be in for modern African music, a Zimbabwean dance performance, talks, film screening and a chance to create your own sculpture based on a West African proverb. Feb. 2, 2013, 5pm - 11pmBrooklyn MuseumNew York, NY (Photo: Courtesy Brooklyn Museum)

Target Sundays at CAAM Celebrating Black History Month - The California African American Museum kicks off Black History Month with performances by New Orleans Steppers and Stompers, singers and jazz musicians to celebrate Black arts and culture. Feb. 3, 1pm - 5pmCalifornia African American MuseumLos Angeles, CA (Photo: California African American Museum)

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Target Sundays at CAAM Celebrating Black History Month - The California African American Museum kicks off Black History Month with performances by New Orleans Steppers and Stompers, singers and jazz musicians to celebrate Black arts and culture. Feb. 3, 1pm - 5pmCalifornia African American MuseumLos Angeles, CA (Photo: California African American Museum)

American History Wonderweek - Children will enjoy learning all about African-American history during the Children's Museum of Houston's American History Wonderweek. The Cum Ya Gallah exhibit shows off the works of the Gullah people in Sea Islands while jazz performances and storytelling activities will keep little ones engaged. Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2013, 10am - 6pmChildren's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX(Photo: Children's Museum of Houston)

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American History Wonderweek - Children will enjoy learning all about African-American history during the Children's Museum of Houston's American History Wonderweek. The Cum Ya Gallah exhibit shows off the works of the Gullah people in Sea Islands while jazz performances and storytelling activities will keep little ones engaged. Feb. 7 - Feb. 13, 2013, 10am - 6pmChildren's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX(Photo: Children's Museum of Houston)