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Black History Month
This February, take some time to come out to Parks to learn about the trials and victories of black Americans.
African–American Namesake Parks
Just as there are many influential African–Americans who have shaped the landscape of our culture, there are many Parks properties that have been named for a fraction of these important Americans.
Parks Sculptures: Honoring the African–American Experience
Take a look at these permanent sculptures, located throughout the city, which represent African–American persons and themes.
Arsenal Gallery Exhibit: Faith, Courage & Purpose—Celebrating Black History Month
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora is an exhibition of 29 paintings sparked by the artists' unyielding commitment to educate and expose people to artists of color.
Photo Gallery: The African American Experience
This progression of images depicts various activities in the city�s parks from play to work.
Black History Month Events
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Monday, February 13, 2012
Feb13
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb13
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Feb14
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb14
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Feb15
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb15
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Feb16
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb16
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Friday, February 17, 2012
Feb17
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb17
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Feb18
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Feb19
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Monday, February 20, 2012
Feb20
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb20
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Feb21
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb21
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Feb21
Black History Month Family Program: Swing Dancing at MJM
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and the diverse groups of people that…
Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
Category: Education, Dance, History, Kids, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Feb22
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb22
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Feb23
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb23
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Friday, February 24, 2012
Feb24
Black History in Sports
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.A multi-media exhibition of African-Americans who have contributed to the advancement of…
Location: Chelsea Recreation Center, Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb24
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Feb24
Black History Event
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.The children will display African American heroes all over the center. They will perform…
Location: Owen Dolen Golden Age Center (in Owen F. Dolen Park), Bronx
Category: History, Kids, Black History Month
Cost: Free
Feb24
Black History Month Celebration
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.East 54th Street Recreation Center will be hosting an evening celebration of black history…
Location: Recreation Center Fifty-four (in Recreation Center 54), Manhattan
Category: Black History Month
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Feb25
Black History Month Family Program: Swing Dancing at MJM
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.Learn about the great tradition of swing dancing and the diverse groups of people that…
Location: Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan
Category: Education, Dance, History, Kids, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Monday, February 27, 2012
Feb27
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Feb28
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora-Exhibition
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.In commemoration of Black History Month, the Arsenal Gallery is pleased to present Faith,…
Location: Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, History, Black History Month, Culture
Cost: Free
