Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

08/28/2026

We're Hiring: Two Contract Positions Supporting the Sacred Spaces Artist-in-Residence Program

The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is building the team behind our new Sacred Spaces Artist-in-Residence Program. This biannual residency invites Black and diasporic artists to create original works inspired by the historic Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church (est. 1875) and its 150-year legacy of worship, resistance, education, and community organizing — and we need two contractors to help bring it to life.

📜 Contract Archivist/Historian
Dig into the archives and ground the residency in rigorous scholarship — researching Mount Moriah's history, developing resource guides for resident artists, and supporting exhibitions and public programs along the way.

📋 Contract Project Manager
Keep the residency on track — coordinating artist communications, timelines, vendors, and public programming to ensure a smooth eight-month program and culminating exhibition.

🗓️ Duration: October 2026 – June 2027
📩 For more information and to apply, visit bdtmuseum.maryland.gov/careers.
⏰ Deadline: September 11, 2026

Questions? Email Curator Martina Dodd at [email protected]

08/20/2026

📚✨ Calling all educators and lifelong learners! ✨📚

Join us on September 12th for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Author Talk with Marley Dias & Family" — a can't-miss professional development experience celebrating National Literacy Month!

🎨 Dive into Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with museum Director of Programs Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail and Annapolis High School educator Tinesha McNeill. Discover how the museum gallery can become an active, collaborative classroom — building observation, critical thinking, and communication skills across every subject.

💫 Then stay for A Dream Come True: An Afternoon with Marley Dias & Family. Activist and author Marley Dias, along with her parents Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Scott Dias, join us for a heartfelt conversation about their new picture book, "I Am the Dream Come True," presented by Baltimore Read Aloud. Get inspired to celebrate family legacy and Black history with the young readers in your life!

Whether you're heading back to the classroom or just love a good story, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss.

Register today: https://bit.ly/BDTMEducatorsConversation

Generously sponsored by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

08/20/2026

📚✨ Calling all educators and lifelong learners! ✨📚

Join us on September 12th for "Gallery to Classroom: VTS Workshop & Author Talk with Marley Dias & Family" — a can't-miss professional development experience celebrating National Literacy Month!

🎨 Dive into Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with museum Director of Programs Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail and Annapolis High School educator Tinesha McNeill. Discover how the museum gallery can become an active, collaborative classroom — building observation, critical thinking, and communication skills across every subject.

💫 Then stay for A Dream Come True: An Afternoon with Marley Dias & Family. Activist and author Marley Dias, along with her parents Dr. Janice Johnson Dias and Scott Dias, join us for a heartfelt conversation about their new picture book, "I Am the Dream Come True," presented by Baltimore Read Aloud. Get inspired to celebrate family legacy and Black history with the young readers in your life!

Whether you're heading back to the classroom or just love a good story, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss.

Register today: https://bit.ly/BDTMEducatorsConversation

Generously sponsored by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County


Maryland Humanities
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

08/18/2026

We're proud to share that members of BDTM's Collections & Exhibitions Team will be presenting at the 2026 Association of African American Museums Conference in Philadelphia!🎙️✨

Join Martina Dodd, BDTM Curator, and Leslie Rose, BDTM Exhibits Manager, on August 20th for their thought-provoking session, "Black Women and the Power of Historical Memory," alongside She Speaks exhibiting artist Charlyn Griffith-Oro, Executive Director of the Royall House & Slave Quarters Kyera Singleton, and mixed-media artist Stephen Hamilton.

As our nation reflects on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this session invites audiences to consider a broader story, one that centers Black women's leadership, resistance, and enduring contributions to the ongoing pursuit of freedom. Through this important conversation, attendees will explore how expanding the historical narrative helps us better understand our shared past and its relevance today.

Congratulations to Martina and Leslie on representing BDTM and helping shape the future of public history.

08/17/2026

Our youth delegation embarked on a life-changing journey to Senegal, deepening their connection to history, culture, and their ancestral roots.

This unforgettable experience gave students the opportunity to grow as global citizens through meaningful cultural immersion, learning, and connection. From their preparation at home to the experiences they shared abroad, every step of the journey was made possible through the generosity of our donors, partners, and supporters.

Thank you to everyone who invested in this delegation and helped make this incredible opportunity a reality. Your support created memories and experiences that will inspire these young leaders for years to come.

Stay tuned to our digital platforms and e-newsletter for upcoming content that provides an in-depth look at our students' international experience as cultural ambassadors.🌍❤️

08/14/2026

The Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture held its August 2026 Public Meeting, which served as the Annual Meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, MD. The meeting was led by Chair Kali-Ahset Amen and host Commissioner Rachelle Adams.

During the meeting, the public heard from the featured speaker, the director of the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, and committee reports from the commission:

🎤 Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman - The County Executive shared congratulatory remarks on the commission's work and presented a citation to the commission.

📝 Government Affairs & Community Advocacy Committee - This report highlighted legislative endorsements, Statewide Book Drive III, which reached 12 counties and 50% statewide participation, and the Commission’s participation in conferences and convenings.

🔊 Public Relations & Historical Research Committee - This committee reported on four published editions of The Pendulum newsletter, the unveiling of the Belvoir Historical Marker, four MDOT markers in progress, and historical research initiatives.

📝 The African American Heritage Preservation Program awarded $5 million across 29 projects, including Sumner Cemetery, Brewer Hill Cemetery, and Orchard Street Church.

🖼️ Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum - Updates across museum departments included the upcoming Sacred Spaces Artist-in-Residency program, and She Speaks: Black Women Artists & the Power of Historical Memory being named one of ArtNet’s “6 Must-See Exhibits” nationwide; Programs & Education Department led an expeditionary learning trip to Senegal; Marketing & Communications reached 103% of its in-person engagement goal and 172% of its digital reach goal with expanded media and creator partnerships.

✅ The Commission addressed new business, including voting for the Vice Chair position.

The MCAAHC leadership is helmed by Chair Kali-Ahset Amen, Ph.D. and Vice Chair Jaelon T. Moaney.

View the photo gallery and the full MCAAHC August 2026 Public Meeting recording below!:

Photo Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=BannekerDouglassTubmanMuseum&set=a.1672425478218863

Full recording of MCAAHC August 2026 Public Meeting: https://youtu.be/dluVaQ2TX_M

08/14/2026

Internship Opportunities!

The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum are accepting applications for Fall 2026 internships.

We're seeking passionate interns to join these departments:
✨ Marketing & Communications
✨ African American Heritage Preservation Program
✨ Collections & Exhibitions

If you're ready to gain hands-on experience while helping preserve and share Maryland's African American history, we'd love to hear from you.

The application deadline for Fall 2026 internship opportunities is Monday, August 17, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://bdtmuseum.maryland.gov/internships/

08/12/2026

🗓️Mark your calendars!

🔊Save The Date: "Aesthetic Inheritance: Art, Archive, and African American Life," a symposium convening scholars, artists, and cultural workers in dialogue on African American art, archives, memory, and historical documentation, is set for October 1-3, 2026.

📍Locations:
The conference kicks off with an opening plenary session at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum on October 1, and the symposium runs October 2nd and 3rd at Bowie State University.

This symposium is presented in partnership by Bowie State University, Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, and Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum.

🔊Thank you to our generous sponsors: Terra Foundation for American Art & Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Thank you to everyone who submitted proposals for consideration.

🔊Stay tuned to MCAAHC and BDTM social media platforms and our newsletters for registration information and more!

08/09/2026

📢 Museum Notice

On Tuesday, August 11, our historic wing (Verda Welcome Hall) will be closed to the public for a staff retreat.

Our temporary gallery and our permanent exhibit, "Deep Roots, Rising Waters: A Celebration of African Americans in Maryland," will remain open during normal hours.

We appreciate your understanding as our team takes time for professional development and planning. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the museum!

08/07/2026