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Global Tales and Traditions

Presented by the Surratt House Museum

Let’s take a trip around the world! Celebrate cultures and people from across the globe by exploring a variety of traditions and how they are preserved. Each month will feature a different heritage community, children’s book, and applicable craft.

This event is FREE, and walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Please go to this link (https://bit.ly/surratt-parksdirect) and search the code SH-SPEC-GA-20250712 to register.

This program can accommodate up to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

About The Surratt House Museum

The mission of the Surratt House Museum is to foster an appreciation for the history and culture of 19th-century Maryland and Prince George’s County. The museum provides resources for research into the impact of a tumultuous period of our national history, from 1840 to 1865, with special emphasis on the study of the people and events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

About Welcoming Week

Welcoming Week is a national effort which connects neighbors of all backgrounds through fun and engaging activities. This year's theme is Stories We Share aims to foster a sense of belonging and community-wide connection. View our past Welcoming Week library events here (ranging from storytime, teen, button making programs as well as library displays and more).