Roots and Wings: Honoring Mother Figures, Caregivers, and Memory

Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum | Washington

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Publisher/HostSmithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Roots and Wings: Honoring Mother Figures, Caregivers, and Memory
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Roots & Wings is an intergenerational, family-friendly gathering that honors mother figures and caregivers.
About this Event

Roots & Wings is an intergenerational, family-friendly gathering that honors mother figures and caregivers—whether through birth, guidance, protection, mentorship, or unconditional love. Recognizing that Mother’s Day can hold many emotions, this program welcomes all experiences celebrating those who nurtured us, remembering those we miss, and acknowledging the many forms of caregiving. Through art, storytelling, and shared traditions. This public program invites participants to explore how caregiving, creativity, and cultural traditions are passed down across generations. Through hands-on artmaking, oral history, and community reflection, families will celebrate the legacies that shape who we are and who we become. This program is designed for all ages and for multigeneration participation.

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Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, United States

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