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There is a national movement to shut down historic Black institutions and ban books such as the 1619 Project which educate us about Black people's foundational contributions and impact on our US History. Black institutions such as the Smithsonian's  National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) are the keepers and repositories of our fellow Black American's contributions and lived experiences which are a part of our history and democracy. 

We are grateful to Indivisible Baltimore for organizing efforts so that we can challenge the actions that could destroy our democracy and erase the rights, culture and history of People of Color who are our fellow Americans. 

Inspired by Danita Terry and Tia Hamilton who spoke in our last Allyship meeting, Jude Willson and Ellie Rosenstock, founder of the Indivisible Baltimore group, have planned several outings to support local Black Museums in our local area. This trip is one of them.

You are invited to join us on Sunday, 6/29 to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture where the truth is being presented, difficult or not, it is a part of our US history.  We are showing up in solidarity and support of the NMAAHC which has been "a century in the making".  

See below for details on how to join us: 

Date:    Sunday, June 29, 2025

Place:   Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture NMAAHC Website Link

Address:  1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

Group Entrance:  Madison Drive & 15th Street 

Arrival Time: Meet at 11:30am for distribution of timed-entry tickets

Timed Entry for Docent Tour:  11:45 am -- Everyone must have a timed-entry ticket to enter the museum. 

  • Late arrivals might possibly be accommodated; however, the museum cannot guarantee. 

  • Generally speaking, it takes between two to four hours to visit the museum.

Tickets & Cost:   

PLEASE RSVP by claiming your ticket ASAP and clicking on this link:  Ticket RSVP link for NMAAHC - Indivisible Baltimore

  • 100 tickets are reserved for friend's of Indivisible Baltimore 

  • The ticket is Free AND Donations to support the NMAAHC are highly encouraged

Docent Tour:  

  • We are also working to possibly get a tour of this culturally rich museum. More to come

Transportation:    

  • One proposal is for us to take the MARC train to the New Carrollton station, then switch to the DC Metro subway's Orange Line for final stop at Smithsonian on The Mall.

  • From there it is a short walk across The Mall to the museum. There will be a few folks familiar with navigating this journey to help you along the way, if needed.

  • Folks are also able to drive on their own or carpool to New Carrollton DC Metro Subway Station (and meet us), or go directly to the museum, but parking could be challenging over the July 4th holiday week

Food: 

Membership:     

  • Please consider membership to the NMAAHC, where you'll help connect stories, scholarship, art, and artifacts from the past and present, that have shaped our nation.

  • Learn more about Membership benefits. 

Logistical Information for 6/29/25 - MARC Train & DC Metro Subway:  

Please provide ample time to park, purchase train tickets, use the restroom, purchase food & drink, meet up with our group. Trains depart on time. We recommend arriving 45 mins to an hour ahead of departure.

Departure from Baltimore Penn Station or BWI Airport Station to DC Museum:

You will need to purchase round trip tickets for the MARC Train from either Baltimore Penn Station or BWI Airport Station to MARC New Carrollton station.

  • MARC Train departure from Baltimore's Penn Station is at 8:55 am, arriving MARC New Carrollton Station 9:36 am

  • MARC Train departure from BWI Airport Station is at 9:15 am, arriving MARC New Carrollton Station 9:36 am

There is a short walk from MARC Train New Carrollton Station to DC Metro Subway New Carrollton Station

You will also need to purchase round trip tickets to and from the DC Metro New Carrollton station to the Smithsonian station.

  • The DC Metro subway from New Carrollton Station to Smithsonian Station is approximately 26 minutes, and trains run about every 10-12 minutes on weekends.

Depending on the number of people in our group, we should have plenty of time for a little sight seeing on The Mall or to grab a bite to eat, prior to our meeting point at 11:30 am at the Group Entrance.

Return from DC Museum to Baltimore BWI Airport Station or Penn Station:

There are two timing options for the return journey home. 

  • There is a MARC train returning to BWI or Penn Station from the MARC New Carrollton station at 4:39 pm or 5:39 pm.

Depending on your return timing preference, you will need to back track the time it will take to walk from the museum to the DC Metro Smithsonian Station to catch the Orange Line to DC Metro New Carrollton, and then walk to the MARC Train New Carrollton Station in time for return departures at 4:39 pm or 5:39 pm.

Again, here is the link to reserve your Free Ticket and to stay informed about this event.  Reserve ticket to NMAAHC for Sunday, 6/29 at 11:30am

If you have any questions, please feel free to call / txt Jude Wilson at 410.258.3708 or email at wilson19104@comcast.net

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