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Pages of History: A Vintage Black Magazine Exhibit
2026-02-14 11:00:00 2026-02-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Pages of History: A Vintage Black Magazine Exhibit Step into a colorful world of iconic covers and timeless style! This exhibit features a community member’s personal collection of Black magazines from the 1960s to today. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring decades of photography, fashion, and stories that shaped Black culture. Oxon Hill -

Saturday, February 14
11:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-14 11:00:00 2026-02-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Pages of History: A Vintage Black Magazine Exhibit Step into a colorful world of iconic covers and timeless style! This exhibit features a community member’s personal collection of Black magazines from the 1960s to today. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring decades of photography, fashion, and stories that shaped Black culture. Oxon Hill -

Step into a colorful world of iconic covers and timeless style! This exhibit features a community member’s personal collection of Black magazines from the 1960s to today. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring decades of photography, fashion, and stories that shaped Black culture.

Helen Williams in a Modess ad featured in Ebony Magazine, April 1960.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Elementary (5-12 yrs) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Black Heritage |

TAGS: | Black History Month | Black History | Black Heritage |

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Oxon Hill is home of the Sojourner Truth Room and the Speak Your Truth! Oral History Project.

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