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Get a first look at DC Public Library's newest exhibition "The Negro Motorist Green Book," opening Saturday, Nov. 2! Get an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America and how the annual guide served as an indispensable resource for the nation's rising African American middle class and vibrant business class."The Negro Motorist Green Book" was developed by @sitesExhibitions in collaboration with Candacy Taylor and made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation. The Arts and Exhibits program is made possible in part through the support of the DC Public Library Foundation.
Learn more at https://www.dclibrary.org/negro-motorist-green-book.
Opening Weekend Celebration:
Celebrate the opening of The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibit at DC Public Library with a weekend full of immersive activities, live performances, local history and more.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 - 4 p.m. | Get a first look at this exciting new exhibition with activities for all ages, including a children's sock hop, screenings of historic musical performances, a unique recreation of a Green Book era diner and an opportunity to meet representatives from organizations featured in the Green Book in D.C. exhibition.
Sunday, Nov. 3, 1 - 4 p.m. | Enjoy a beautiful day at the MLK Library with a vintage car show that will bring to life the stories of how families traveled during the Green Book era, a throw-back 1960's Teenarama Dance party hosted by the African American Music Association and a variety of local food trucks.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
901 G St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
