Office of State History

The following are some examples of Black History Month Events taking place at museums and historical societies across New York State. Check back for updates.

Screening & Discussion–Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
2026-02-01
2:00pm
New York State Museum
In-Person Event
More information: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/screening-black-and-jewish-america

NAACP Black History Month Celebration
2026-02-07
1:00pm
Oneida County History Center
In-Person Event
More information: https://oneidacountyhistory.org/black-history-2026

Opening the Airways: How Black Women Broke the Color Barrier in the Sky
2026-02-07
2:00pm
New York State Museum
In-Person Event
More information: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/opening-the-airways

Black History- Space Explorers: Family Program
2026-02-07
5:45pm
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
In-Person Event
More information: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/black-history-space-explorers-family-program

Special Screening: Black Barbie
2026-02-10
12:00pm
New York State Museum
In-Person Event
More information: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/special-screening-black-barbie

The Joy Goddess of Harlem: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance
2026-02-12
6:00pm
New York Historical
Virtual Event
More information: https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/the-joy-goddess-of-harlem-alelia-walker-and-the-harlem-renaissance?date=2026-02-12

Fashion and Faith: Hats of the Great Migration - Gallery Talk with Dr. Jennifer Lemak
2026-02-13
12:00pm
New York State Museum
In-Person Event
More information: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/fashion-and-faith

Gallery Tour: The Gay Harlem Renaissance
2026-02-14
11:30am
New York Historical
In-Person Event
More information: https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/gallery-tour-the-gay-harlem-renaissance2?date=2026-02-14

Virtual Lecture: Freedom Behind British Lines: Black Loyalists in New York
2026-02-14
7:00pm
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
In-Person and Virtual Event
More information: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/virtual-lecture-freedom-behind-british-lines-black-loyalists-new-york

The Art of Basquiat
2026-02-15
10:30am
Nissequogue River State Park
In-Person Event
More information: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/art-basquiat-family-program-ages-8

Enslavement to Freedom: 1627-1827-2027
2026-02-17
6:00pm
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Virtual Event
More information: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/enslavement-freedom-1627-1827-2027

The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America
2026-02-17
6:30pm
New York Historical
In-Person and Virtual Event
More information: https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/the-afterlife-of-malcolm-x?date=2026-02-17

Rhythms of the Diaspora: Drumming and Dance with Jordan Taylor Hill
2026-02-19
11:00am
New York State Museum
In-Person Event
More information: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/rhythms-of-the-diaspora

Those Who Served: The Enslaved and Paid Servants of Clermont
2026-02-21
2:00pm
Clermont State Historic Site
In-Person Event
More information: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/those-who-served-enslaved-paid-servants-clermont-0

Voices for Freedom: African American History in Buffalo Tour
2026-02-21
11:30am
Buffalo History Museum
In-Person Event
More information: https://buffalohistory.org/event/african-american-contributions-in-buffalo-tour/

Black Experiences in the Revolutionary War
2026-02-22
1:00pm
Bethpage State Park
In-Person Event
More information: https://parks.ny.gov/visit/events/program-name-black-experiences-revolutionary-war

Negro Leagues Stats and MLB's Official Record
2026-02-26
12:00pm
New York State Library
Virtual Event
More information: https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16236463

Gallery Tour: The Gay Harlem Renaissance
2026-03-07
11:30am
New York Historical
In-person Event
More information: https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/gallery-tour-the-gay-harlem-renaissance3?date=2026-03-07