PhilaMontco Branch of ASALH and Philadelphia Heritage Branch: A Century of Black History Commemoration With Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham

February 22 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

A partial calendar on the left is set against a bright yellow background, with BRANCH EVENTS in bold, dark blue text—perfect for tracking Archive highlights and celebrating ASALH Membership activities.

In-Person Event | February 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EST

In 2026, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) celebrates 100 years of Negro History Week and 50 years of Black History Month. Join the Philadelphia Heritage and PhilaMontco branches of ASALH and HSP for a public program to commemorate the history, legacy, and preservation of ASALH and its founder, Carter G. Woodson. Featuring a talk with renowned historian Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, a reading of the 2026 Black History Month proclamation, and a document display, this program is the kick-off to a year of celebration of the founder’s enduring work to preserve and educate the public on Black history.