Celebrate Black History and Culture in the D.C. Region

From museums to walking tours to craft beer, there are plenty of ways to learn about local Black history and culture this month.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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As Black History Month comes to a close, there are still many opportunities to celebrate and learn about Black history and culture in the Washington D.C. region. This includes visiting the Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, taking a Queer Black Broadway walking tour in D.C., and attending a tasting event featuring beers from Black brewers.

Why it matters

Highlighting Black history, culture, and contributions is important year-round, but especially during Black History Month when there is a heightened focus on these topics. The D.C. region is rich with opportunities to engage with and learn more about the local Black experience.

The details

The Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Montgomery County tells the story of Josiah Henson, who was born into slavery in the late 1700s, escaped to Canada, and became an abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad. The museum sits on the land where Henson was formerly enslaved. On February 28th, Off the Mall Tours and the Rainbow History Project are offering a Queer Black Broadway walking tour along the U Street Corridor, highlighting the vibrant community of Black artists and musicians in the early 20th century. And metrobar is hosting its annual Cheers and Beers event, featuring beers from Black brewers like Sheldon Goins, who started Black Beauty Brewery after being laid off from his job in 2020.

  • Black History Month is almost over, with only about a week left in February.
  • The Queer Black Broadway walking tour is happening on Saturday, February 28th at 2PM.
  • The Cheers and Beers event featuring Black brewers is taking place this year.

The players

Josiah Henson

Born into slavery in the late 1700s, Henson later escaped to Canada and became an abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad. The Josiah Henson Museum and Park sits on the land where he was formerly enslaved.

Sheldon Goins

A Black craft brewer who started Black Beauty Brewery in 2020 after being laid off from his job, and whose beers will be featured at the Cheers and Beers event.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The D.C. region offers a variety of ways for residents to engage with and learn about local Black history and culture, from museums and walking tours to craft beer events, providing opportunities to celebrate and honor these important contributions year-round.