Black History Month Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, February 28, 7:00 p.m.
Jubilee Voices Documentary Premiere@ BlackRock Center for the Arts

This film highlights the powerful legacy of the intergenerational ensemble dedicated to honoring and preserving the rich musical and cultural traditions of the African American experience. Through stirring performances and personal stories, the film explores how Jubilee Voices brings together community and history with joy, resilience, and harmony. Don’t miss this inspiring evening that shines a spotlight on the ensemble’s transformative work in music, heritage, and community engagement. Tickets are required ($35 – $50).

PAST EVENTS

Sunday, February 8 at 3 p.m.
“Still We Rise” @ Alexandria Lyceum

For Black History Month, Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria’s Division of African American History will celebrate African American music, history and culture in a concert, “Still We Rise.” The show will explore the themes of freedom, resistance and resilience, from the Civil War through the present day. Join us for an afternoon of traditional African American spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, banjo tunes, stories, and lively audience participation.

Saturday, February 14, 1-2:30 p.m.
“Happy Birthday Frederick Douglass” @ Capital Turnaround

This 1.5-hour program will feature music by the Jubilee Voices of the Washington Revels, performances by the student winners of the annual Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest, keynote speaker, Jeffrey Rosen, author of “The Pursuit of Happiness,” and President & CEO of The Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Sunday, February 15, 3:00 p.m.
Jubilee Voices @ Josiah Henson Museum & Park

Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive, family friendly concert by Jubilee Voices, and explore how the spirituals and elements of Black culture helped sustain African Americans on the long march to freedom. Concertgoers will enjoy spirituals, poetry, ring shouts, children’s songs, audience participation and more.