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Lecture Series: Iconic Communities
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jan 20, 2020
  • 1 min

Lecture Series: Iconic Communities

Greenbelt scholars Mary Corbin Sies and Isabelle Gournay (along with Robert Freestone), are the editors of the new book Iconic Planned...
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Mapping Racism Lecture
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Oct 22, 2019
  • 1 min

Mapping Racism Lecture

As part of our Fall Greenbelt Museum Lecture Series, on Oct. 17 we presented a lecture by Stuart Eisenberg of the Hyattsville CDC (HCDC)...
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PGAAMCC Community Chest
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Aug 26, 2019
  • 1 min

PGAAMCC Community Chest

On August 24, we hosted the Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) as they held their Community Chest...
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We're On Fox 5 DC's Zip Trip!
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jul 26, 2019
  • 1 min

We're On Fox 5 DC's Zip Trip!

Fox 5 DC stopped through Greenbelt for one of their "Zip Trip" segments to share with everyone the top 5 must-sees here, including the...
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Radical Suburbs Lecture
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jul 24, 2019
  • 1 min

Radical Suburbs Lecture

As part of our 2019 Lecture Series, on July 18 the Greenbelt Museum presented a lecture and book signing by Amanda Kolson Hurley, author...
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Behnke Lecture Video Available
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jun 17, 2019
  • 1 min

Behnke Lecture Video Available

On May 2, Stephanie Fleming, Vice President of Behnke Nurseries (and granddaughter of the founders) gave a Greenbelt Museum lecture about...
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Behnke Nurseries Lecture
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • May 6, 2019
  • 1 min

Behnke Nurseries Lecture

Behnke Nurseries is a local institution beloved in the area and patronized by generations and unfortunately, in June, the popular garden...
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2018 Lecture Series: Food History & Immigration in Our Region
Megan Searing Young
  • Feb 3, 2019
  • 1 min

2018 Lecture Series: Food History & Immigration in Our Region

Budding food historian Ellot Merker presented a lecture about food history and immigration in our region and how it has influenced our...
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Labor Day with the Greenbelt Museum
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Sep 4, 2018
  • 1 min

Labor Day with the Greenbelt Museum

The Greenbelt Museum had a busy Labor Day weekend filled with activities and events as part of festivities! The Historic House was open...
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Behind the Scenes: Yearbooks
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Aug 31, 2018
  • 1 min

Behind the Scenes: Yearbooks

A sneak peek at some of the vintage yearbooks that will be on display at our "Meet at the Museum" event tomorrow from Noon - 2 pm on the...
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Celebrate Labor Day with the Greenbelt Museum!
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Aug 29, 2018
  • 2 min

Celebrate Labor Day with the Greenbelt Museum!

We are thrilled about the upcoming Labor Day events here at the Greenbelt Museum this weekend, Aug. 31 - Sep. 3! Come join us at one of...
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"The City" Screening & Walking Tour
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Aug 7, 2018
  • 1 min

"The City" Screening & Walking Tour

This past Sunday, August 5, the Greenbelt Museum partnered with the Old Greenbelt Theatre for a special screening of the 1939 documentary...
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2018 Lecture Series: U.S. Route 1
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jul 20, 2018
  • 1 min

2018 Lecture Series: U.S. Route 1

Aaron Marcavitch, executive director of Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Inc., shared his newly published book: U.S....
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Docents Celebrated at Event
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jun 12, 2018
  • 1 min

Docents Celebrated at Event

The FOGM Board and Greenbelt Museum staff honored and thanked our dedicated volunteers at the annual docent dinner held June 9....
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Family Program Celebrates Greenbelt Day
Greenbelt Museum Staff
  • Jun 1, 2018
  • 1 min

Family Program Celebrates Greenbelt Day

Celebrate Greenbelt Day Weekend at the Greenbelt Museum! Please join us at 10A Crescent Road on Saturday, June 2 from 1-3 pm for a...
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Historic House

 

10B Crescent Rd.

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Stay tuned for how to visit!

Admission $5 or under

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Exhibition Gallery

 

Lenore Thomas Straus Exhibit

Greenbelt Community Center

15 Crescent Rd. 

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Open M-Sat 9am-10pm, 

Sundays 10am-7pm

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The strength of Greenbelt is diverse people living together in a spirit of cooperation. We celebrate all people. By sharing together all are enriched. We strive to be a respectful, welcoming community that is open, accessible, safe and fair.

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