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Sankofa Open House

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM
Historic Chelsea House, 601 Watkins Parks Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774, United States
Free

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Explore history in new and exciting ways! Visit our museum-on-wheels and use virtual reality to meet local activists of the past. Shop at the farmers market and tour a beehive collective. Connect with community resources. Participate in our oral history program by telling your story. Educational activities and free food while supplies last.
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