Black History Month

Children participating in a race at a sports festival

This February, join us we reflect on the Black experience in New York City and celebrate the legacies of Black trailblazers. Check out our virtual and in-person exhibits and join us for Urban Park Ranger-led tours, concerts, and more in celebration of Black History Month!

Statue of Frederick Douglass

Black History in NYC Parks
Learn about parks, sculptures, and other green spaces in New York City that highlight and honor the black experience in the United States.

kids play ping pong in Marcus Garvey Park as a crowd of other kids look on

Power to the People: Protests and Demonstrations in Parks
This exhibition highlights a sampling of protests, marches, rallies, parades, and other demonstrations in our parks, most notably protests by the Black Lives Matter movement, nominated for a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.

Black History Month Events

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from January 19, 2026 to March 13, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Mar 4

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Mar 5

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Friday, March 6, 2026

Mar 6

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Monday, March 9, 2026

Mar 9

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Mar10

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Mar11

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Mar12

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

Friday, March 13, 2026

Mar13

Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony

at Arsenal (in Central Park)Manhattan

9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. T
Free!

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