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LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
Our Learning through the Arts programs and workshops, held at AAMP or through our AAMP on the Go! Traveling Museum Program, offer participants an opportunity to interact with visual and performing artists, express their ideas through lively discussions and participation, and gain cultural literacy as well as important communication and critical thinking skills.
WORKSHOPS
- African Dance
- Art, Music, Movement & Literacy
- Drum Circle
- Folktales Alive
- Hip Hop Jazz Musicology
- Historical Re-enactments
- In the Studio
- Mlanjeni Magical Theatre
Group Rates / Tuesday through Saturday / Reservations Required 215-574-0380 x229
SATURDAYS
FREEDOM WALK: Historic Philadelphia ~ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This moving and thought-provoking walking tour led by Richard White, brings to light little known facts and places regarding the Free African Movement, and the 3 pillars for a true/representative democracy (human independence, moral persuasion and economic self-sufficiency). The guided journey will begin at AAMP and conclude at Mother Bethel. Stops in between include the house where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, The President's House (the first White House where nine enslaved Africans lived and were kept by George Washington), Congo Square, site of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Willing's Alley (St. Joseph's Church and Benezet Free African School) and the home of James Forten.
Reservations Required - Call 215-574-0380 ext. 229
SATURDAY FAMILY FUN DAYS - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy a variety AAMP's Learning through the Arts prorgramming in this exciting family format. Check each month's calendar for details!
(Every 1st through 4th Saturday. 5th Saturdays excluded.)
Free with Museum Admission
1st and 3rd Sundays, beginning January 17, 2010 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Afternoons with Mlanjeni Magical Theater
Free with Museum Admission
Wednesdays, beginning January 13, 2010 – 3 p.m.
CinemaSepia—Afternoon Film Series
Call (215) 574-0380 for film listings.
Free with Museum Admission
December 2009 through June 2010
VOICES: Audacious Freedom Community Conversation SeriesThis Community Conversation Series of public dialogues about slavery/freedom/race is hosted in collaboration with local organizations and institutions. These conversations/dialogues propose to question the issue of race and freedom in early Philadelphia and explore how it impacted the free black and enslaved communities in the 18th & 19th centuries. VOICES is intended to connect a broad public to the Audacious Freedom exhibition and to provide a platform for everyday people to talk about the struggle for freedom, give voice to issues that affected the African American community, especially those which continue to impact their lives today.
Supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, this series of community conversations about slavery/freedom/race is hosted in collaboration with local organizations and institutions and the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations.
Free Admission to all VOICES events.
Wednesdays – 3 p.m.
Cinema Sepia Afternoon Film Series
Enjoy selected documentaries and other works on film from AAMP's collection.
Call
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
*SATURDAY FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITY
Servicemen: History in the Present with Joe Becton and Noah Lewis
*SATURDAY FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITY
Servicemen: History in the Present with Joe Becton and Noah Lewis
Free with Museum Admission
Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 2 p.m.
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
VOICES: Audacious Freedom Community Conversation Series with Gwen and J. Justin Ragsdale
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
VOICES: Audacious Freedom Community Conversation Series with Gwen and J. Justin Ragsdale
LOCATION:
Lest We Forget Black Holocaust Museum of Slavery
3650 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
For updated event info call 888) 886-LEST
Free Admission
Lest We Forget Black Holocaust Museum of Slavery
3650 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Free Admission
Sundays, February 7 & 21, 2010 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Afternoons with Mlanjeni Magical Theater
Free with Museum Admission
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10 a.m.
CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
VOICES: Audacious Freedom Community Conversation Series with Richard Newman and Dennis Dickerson
Topic: Freedom's Prophet: Richard Allen, the A.M.E. Church, and the Founding Fathers
LOCATION:
1st District Plaza, Main Ballroom
3801 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Visit www.motherbethel.org for a full, updated listing of 1st Episcopal District Founder's Day Celebration events February 10 through 15, 2010.
Saturdays, February 13 & 27, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*SATURDAY FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITY
African & Colonial Dance Workshop with Amma and Ishmael (12 p.m.)
Hip Hop Jazz Musicology and Drum Circle with Coda (2 p.m.)
Friday, February 19, 2010 - 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION
381 Days:
The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story
This traveling exhibit chronicles the heroic stand of Rosa Parks through her arrest and the bus boycott that followed. The exhibit explores these crucial, historic events, which ignited the national Civil Rights Movement. Exhibit made possible by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, supported locally by PNC Bank.
Celebration of Visual Traditions:
New Works of Diverse Pennsylvania Artists
This exhibition showcases the diversity of 18 major visual artists living and working thoroughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Graves Derma Care.
FREE ADMISSION TO RECEPTION
Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Black Archetypes and Prototypes in Cinema with The Minority Reporter
You will NEVER see movies the same way again!
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
*SATURDAY FAMILY FUN DAY ACTIVITY
Ned Hector: Free Black Colonial Soldier, Wagoneer, Respected Patriot, Hero with Noah Lewis
Free with Museum Admission
Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cinema Sepia Sunday Double Feature and Discussion:
Heart of Stone and Walls and Doors
Join AAMP in viewing and discussing the two groundbreaking documentaries:
Heart of Stone tells the story of individual and community efforts to model success and improve safety and learning conditions for students and families of Weequaic High School in Newark, NJ, which was once known as one of the top schools in America.
Walls and Doors: Inspiration from Our Elders is a student-created film from West Philadelphia’s Jubilee School. Originally undertaken to explore youth attitudes towards violence in and around their school and neighborhood, this great work demonstrates the importance of learning history from elders and brings to light some of the under-told stories surrounding several historic and current events. Film Screening will be followed by discussion.
Free with Museum Admission
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 – 3 p.m.
Cinema Sepia Afternoon Film Series: Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed
Film schedule tentative. Check www.aampmuseum.org or call (215) 574-0380 for updates.
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Francis Johnson: History in the Present with Joe Becton
Free with Museum Admission
Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 2 p.m.
VOICES: Audacious Freedom Community Conversation Series at the Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion with Joe Becton
Topic: Abolition and Slavery
LOCATION:
Underground Railroad Museum at Belmont Mansion
2000 Belmont Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Free Admission
Sunday, March 7, 2010 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Afternoons with Mlanjeni Magical Theater
Free with Museum Admission
Cinema Sepia Afternoon Film Series: The Takeover of Hair Care
Film schedule tentative. Check www.aampmuseum.org or call (215) 574-0380 for updates.
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Colonial Dance Workshop with Amma and Ishmael (10 a.m.)
Hip Hop Jazz Musicology and Drum Circle with Coda (12 p.m.)
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12 p.m.
Are All Black Americans African Americans?
Presented by Renee Sanders (Red Fox Silver Thunderbird),this two-part presentation explores the relationships and blood connections between Africans in America and Native Americans, covering the time period from pre-colonial America to the early 18th century, and from 18th century through the 20th century.
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
VOICES: Audacious Freedom Community Conversation Series with Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Topic: REWRITING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND A DIALOGUE ABOUT THE NEW EDITION OF FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM by Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Victor S. Thomas Prof. of History and African American Studies, Harvard University, Dept. of African and African American Studies
Free Admission
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 – 3 p.m.
Cinema Sepia Afternoon Film Series: 500 Years Later
Film schedule tentative. Check www.aampmuseum.org or call (215) 574-0380 for updates.
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Servicemen: History in the Present with Joe Becton and Noah Lewis
Free with Museum Admission
Sunday, March 21, 2010 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Afternoons with Mlanjeni Magical Theater
Free with Museum Admission
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 – 3 p.m.
Cinema Sepia Afternoon Film Series: The Untold Story of Emmitt Till
Film schedule tentative. Check www.aampmuseum.org or call (215) 574-0380 for updates.
Free with Museum Admission
Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, 2010
Pennsylvania Quest for Freedom Live and Learn Weekend
Book: Inheriting the Trade by Thomas DeWolf
Check back for event details.
Free Admission
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
African Dance Workshop with Amma and Ishmael (12 p.m.)
Hip Hop Jazz Musicology and Drum Circle with Coda (2 p.m.)
Free with Museum Admission
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 – 3 p.m.
Cinema Sepia Afternoon Film Series: The Black List
Film schedule tentative. Check www.aampmuseum.org or call (215) 574-0380 for updates.
Free with Museum Admission
COMING SOON!
Please check back for updates.