Celebrate Kwanzaa and Story Time at the Alexandria Black History Museum This Saturday

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Celebrate Kwanzaa and Story Time at the Alexandria Black History Museum This Saturday

Kwanzaa Workshop and Story Time

This Saturday, December 14 head to the Alexandria Black History Museum for a morning of learning and fun! The museum will host two engaging programs that celebrate African American culture and the traditions of Kwanzaa, making it the perfect family outing. 

Start the day with Story Time for Little Historians from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Dynamic storytellers will captivate children ages 5–8 with books written by and about African American people and other communities of color. This program is free and sets the stage for a day of cultural enrichment.

At 11 a.m., stay for the 2024 Kwanzaa How-To Workshop – an interactive, family-friendly session designed to immerse participants in the origins, principles, and practices of Kwanzaa. The program includes:

  • A candle-lighting ceremony
  • Food tastings inspired by Kwanzaa traditions
  • Craft ideas and decorating tips for your celebration

Tickets for the workshop are just $3 per person. Reservations are recommended. Secure your spot now at https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx.

Kwanzaa, a seven-day cultural celebration beginning December 26 and ending January 1, was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga to reaffirm African American heritage and community bonds. The workshop will delve into the holiday’s seven guiding principles: Unity (Umoja), Self-Determination (Kujichagulia), Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima), Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa), Purpose (Nia), Creativity (Kuumba), and Faith (Imani).

Location:
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA

Schedule:

  • 10 a.m. – Story Time for Little Historians (Free)
  • 11 a.m. – Kwanzaa Workshop ($3 per person)

Celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa and connect with your community! 

For more information, visit Alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960. 

For inquiries from the news media only, contact the Office of Communications & Community Engagement at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969. 

About the Office of Historic Alexandria 

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.