Black Boy is both the unashamed confession of a proud non-conformist, and a profound indictment—a poignant and disturbing record of social injustice and human suffering. Wright describes his youth in the South and... Read more

Explore the history of the Byzantine Empire through an arts activity making coins or seals. Far from “falling,” the Eastern Roman Empire, which we call Byzantium, continued to thrive at the crossroads of Europe... Read more

Explore the intertwined histories of cacao and sugar across the Old & New Worlds, examining trade and culture. Students begin with a tour of the Pre-Columbian Galleries and the "Stimulant Sea" exhibit. Students will... Read more

Cinema Classroom at the historic Avalon Theater offers free programming to schools and students in grades 6-12. Featured films engage students in pressing human rights and social justice issues through screenings and expert-guided discussions.... Read more

Cinema Classroom at the historic Avalon Theater offers free programming to schools and students in grades 6-12. Featured films engage students in pressing human rights and social justice issues through screenings and expert-guided discussions.... Read more

Discover how a local DC site played a pivotal role in the making of the United Nations. Students will explore the historic property through the lens of the "Dumbarton Oaks Conversations" when delegates from... Read more

Purlie Victorious is a satirical play that tells the story of Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson, a dynamic traveling preacher returning to rural Georgia to save his small hometown church. Purlie must contend with the... Read more

StoryScapes is a creative virtual workshop where students bring stories to life through 3D model-making. Using simple materials they’ll explore character, setting, and plot, then build miniature scenes that reflect their narratives. No art... Read more

This multi session residency invites students to explore identity through hip hop and Bollywood dance, alongside the award winning documentary Call Me Dancer. Inspired by the journey of a young street dancer from Mumbai,... Read more

Swaliga's Earth Day Spring Derby Celebration focuses on “Renewable Energy.” The Swaliga Foundation invites schools and our STEAM clubs that have built electric cars to race in a preliminary derby prior to the... Read more