Howard County Center of African American Culture

WHERE HISTORY COMES TO LIFE!

VISITING — TOUR HOURS:
Friday: 12pm – 4pm
Sunday: By Appointment Only

Beginning January 5th 2024:
Friday: 1pm – 4pm
Saturday: 1pm – 4pm
Sunday: By Appointment Only
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Call: (410) 715-1921
5434 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, Maryland, 21044

Welcome To The Howard County Center of African American Culture

HCCAAC curates a rich treasure trove historical artifacts, memorabilia and other resources, that tell the incredible story of the African American experience and contributions in Howard County and throught the state of Maryand with strong ties back to the African Diaspora.

The Howard County Center of African American Culture was founded in 1987 by the late Mrs. Wylene Sims Burch.

The Vision:

Engage Communities, Promote Progress, Transform Lives – Through Culture, History and Awareness.

We Sincerely Appreciate Your Continued Support!

Help Us To Continue To Tell OUR COLLECTIVE STORY … Help Send Our History Into The Future!

GRAND RE-OPENNING -CEREMONY (FEBRUARY 2023)

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO THE CENTER

We Have 3 New Featured Exhibits

THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY EXHIBIT

This exhibit focuses on the underground railroad network from Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
This exhibit was made possible through collaboration with the Salvation and Social Justice.

THE CIVIL RIGHTS EXHIBIT

ii. This exhibit focuses on the African American Struggle in the United States, Maryland, and Howard County.

THE AFRICAN DIASPORA  EXHIBIT

iii. This exhibit focuses on the African Diaspora and the culture that stem from the continent of Africa.

Dive Into Our Rich History

Highlights of Our Collections

Underground Railway Exhbit   

EARLY HOWARD COUNTY HISTORY   

HOWARD COUNTY LIVING HISTORY  EXHIBIT   

Overview Our Collections

The Howard County Center of African American Culture curates over 150 years of Howard County and other relevant history in its permanent collection. Dive into Howard County rich history in the areas of farming, military, education, policing, politics, music, sports, media, the arts, industry, with strong ties back to the African Diaspora.

Feedback From Our Opening (Feb. 15rh 2023)

“Good Day Mr. Alston and Mr. Nicks,

I wanted to thank you both again for the invitation and welcome today to the soft opening of the Howard County Center of African-American Culture. The work that has been done to preserve the exhibits, revive the space and the rich history is evident.

Each Display Room offers a specific and designated walk through history. In particular, I appreciated Display Room 3- the African Diaspora artifacts. When I walked in, that room felt ‘different.’ There was a sense of calm and peace amongst the original African artifacts, maps, and figurines.”

All the best,
~ Tishawna

Dive Into Our Living History Series

Howard County Center African American Culture Presents:

Oral Living History Series

The Howard County Center of African American Culture believes that “Living History” (current history) is as important as “Past History”. Our goal is to capture and preserve “Living History” while is it happening so that we can pass it on to future generations “in a more authentic form”. Join us for upcoming episodes of “Living History”!

LIVING HISTORY INTERVIEW:

***COMING SOON ***

Activities – Events – Tours – Exhibits – Fundraisers – Online Store

Join Us – Let’s Celebrate Our Rich History … Together!

Howard County Center of African American Culture

Black History 365

BY: Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. and Dr. Joel A. Freeman.

Howard County Center of African American Culture - Research Center - Library
BLACK HISTORY 365 is a unique student-friendly curriculum (K-12) — an inclusive account of North American history. This is perhaps the only such curriculum backed exclusively by a comprehensive collection.
Black History 365 is an educational entity, that engages all ages, whose purpose is to create cutting-edge resources that invite students, educators, and other readers to become:
• critical thinkers
• compassionate listeners
• fact-based, respectful communicators
• action-oriented solutionists See less
Howard County Center of African American Culture

Recipes and Remembrances Keepsake Cookbook

Howard Country Center of African American Culture Recipies and Rememberance Cookbook

Get your copy of our Recipes and Remembrances Keepsake Cookbook.

This unique cookbook is filled to 50+ scrumptious family recipes from our diverse
“Men-In-The-Kitchen” Chefs, Friends and Families.

Howard County Center of African American Culture

Seeking Freedom

A history of the underground railroad in howard county, maryland

Howard Country Center of African American Culture - Book - Seeking Freedom

A historic book chronicling the history of the Underground Railroad in Howard County Maryland.

This book includes chronologies, slave census, and 116 glossy pages of photographs and more.

Published By:
Howard County Center of African American Culture, 2002.
Re-published in 2020

VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE

On Sale: Keepsake Cookbook – Historic Book … and more!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS


  • SALVATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
  • HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY
  • HOWARD COUNTY TOURISM
  • MARYLAND HISTORIC SOCIETY

Testimonials

Here’s what our visitors and patrons are saying

We had an amazing time! My daughter said today it was the best day of her life! All I heard today from both parents and children was how wonderful it was to learn about all of the amazing contributions African Americans made in our county.! The docent’s message to the children about honoring the contributions that African Americans made in our county was especially poignant and I hope they remember it when they are older. 

Debra Ortega

Thank you so much for helping ensure my newly turned 5-year old had a perfect and unforgettable visit both him and his entire class will remember forever. I have had so many compliments and can’t thank you and your personnel enough! I hope to visit you again next year or even sooner!

Philip Lawrence