Maryland Day Celebration 2026: Artist Talk and Harriet Tubman Spirit Awards

Sat Mar 21 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD, United States, Maryland 21401 | Annapolis

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
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Maryland Day Celebration 2026: Artist Talk and Harriet Tubman Spirit Awards
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Join the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum for a special two-part Maryland Day celebration honoring heritage, creativity, and courage.
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM | 'She Speaks' Artist Talk
The day begins with an intimate artist talk featuring participating artists Charlyn Griffith-Oro, Darlene R. Taylor, and Savannah G. M. Wood, from the 'She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory' exhibition. Hear directly from the creators as they discuss their work, inspirations, and the powerful narratives of Black women's voices reflected in the exhibition. This conversation will offer unique insights into the artistic process and the cultural significance of the works on display.
2:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Annual Harriet Tubman Spirit Award Ceremony
The celebration continues with our inspiring Harriet Tubman Spirit Award Ceremony, honoring local leaders who embody Harriet Tubman's courage and compassion through their work in justice and community empowerment.
Awardees:
Dr. Francis "Toni" Draper
Patrice Hawkins
Dr. Tajuana Jordan
The afternoon will feature a powerful keynote address from Latoya Jenkins, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the presentation of awards to our community's modern-day conductors of change. Be part of this celebration of resilience and activism.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is highly recommended as seats are limited!
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84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD, United States, Maryland 21401

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