Black History Month Program: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

By STACEY HAWKINS
Marietta Historic Site & Museum

Please join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 1–3 p.m., as author, historian, and professor Dr. Richard Bell discusses his book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.

In his book, Dr. Bell offers a fresh look at the impact of the American Revolution by focusing on disenfranchised people and minorities in the colonies, including free and enslaved Black people. Dr. Bell conveys the impact of these developments at home and abroad by grounding the narrative in the gripping stories of individuals.

Book signing and sales, as well as a Q & A will follow. This is a FREE program. Please register on www.pgparksdirect.com and use the ticket code: MHM-SPEC-GA-20260228. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is in partnership with Prince George’s County Historical Society.

For more information, please call 301-464-5291 or email mariettahouse@pgparks.com

Marietta Historic Site & Museum is located at 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, MD and is a property of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

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Frederick Douglass Foundation Named America250 Supporting Partner

By DORIAN B. FRANCIS
Frederick Douglass Foundation

The Frederick Douglass Foundation (FDF) is honored to announce its designation as an America250 Supporting Partner as the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

America250, the nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is working to engage Americans nationwide in meaningful reflection, education, and civic participation leading up to the Semiquincentennial.

Through this designation, the Frederick Douglass Foundation will support America250’s efforts by contributing educational programming and public engagement initiatives that reflect the enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass and the expansion of liberty in American history.”

As Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, I’m honored to serve as an America250 Supporting Partner,” said Troy Rolling, President of FDF. “This partnership gives us a national platform to highlight the contributions of Black Americans and to remind the country of the promise of America that Frederick Douglass championed. As we approach the Semiquincentennial, our focus is to help communities stay informed, inspired, and engaged in our nation’s civic life.”

“America250 is proud to welcome the Frederick Douglass Foundation as a Supporting Partner as we prepare to commemorate our nation’s Semiquincentennial. Frederick Douglass challenged America to live up to its founding ideals, and this partnership helps ensure that his legacy—and the ongoing expansion of liberty in our history—remains central to our national reflection as we approach 2026,” said Jennifer Condon, Executive Vice President at America250.

America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. Visit www.america250.org

Dorian B. Francis is Communications Director for the Frederick Douglass Foundation. He graduated from Bowie State University with B.A. in Communications.

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