Join the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center at 1165 Angelina St. to commemorate Black History Month in February 2025 with exciting, educational, and free programs that highlight this year’s theme, African Americans and Labor. Black History Month themes are developed by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, an organization founded by Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History Month.

The month-long celebration kicks off on Saturday, February 1st, from 2pm to 6pm with Solar Saturday, a multigenerational, full-site activation block party featuring live music, cultural arts, and a vibrant vendor market. Get into the celebratory spirit as DJ Marc V. Fort spins vintage sounds on long play, and the gallery comes alive with the Presence Exhibit. Visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on art activities and join in community dance celebrations, including an African American social dance session and high-energy Hip Hop Step fitness classes.

The celebration continues throughout February with a diverse range of programs:

• That’s My Face Film Screenings: Enjoy a selection of films that explore the rich history and culture of African Americans.
• Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day: Learn about the significant contributions of HBCUs to education and society.
• Create and Heal: The Art of Gospel: Experience a special gospel performance in the newly renovated Boyd Vance Theatre.
• Black History Month Kids’ Day: A fun-filled day of educational activities designed for children.

In addition, there will be special programs presented in partnership with Black-led organizations and institutions, including Torch Literary Arts, Prairie View A&M, Huston-Tillotson, and more!

The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center is a historic landmark dedicated to preserving Black history, culture, and aesthetic expression. Located in East Austin, the museum originally served as Austin’s first branch library and the first library that the African American community could access. In 1980, it became the first African American neighborhood museum in Texas. Today, the 39,000-square-foot facility includes galleries, meeting spaces, a darkroom, a dance studio, a 134-seat theatre, an archive, a community garden, and a genealogy center.

Follow Carver Museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates and event information. For more details on Black History Month events and to learn more about the Carver Museum, visit AustinTexas.gov/BlackHistory.