Depending on where you are in the U.S., the weather may not be shouting "springtime" just yet, but that doesn't mean we can't plan ahead. This week we highlight historic sites that have us thinking about road trips and walking tours, and dreaming about warmer days to come.

Note: Occasionally we choose to share an article that may be restricted by a publisher's paywall. If you find you are unable to access a piece because of this, we invite you to contact your local library to view the article through their periodicals collection. It will also be a nice opportunity to say hello to the librarians in your neighborhood!

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

The untold Black history of DC's most treasured park -- The U.S. National Arboretum | ABC 7 News

A look into the history of the Black men who built the US Capitol, Tidal Basin and beyond | News4

How reading the night sky helped Black Americans survive | National Geographic

The rise and fall of Virginia's 'Green Book' locations. What's been lost, and what can still be preserved |13 News Now

| Preservation New Jersey

Step back through time in Black history walking tour of Princeton’s past (PHOTOS) | NJ.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

AASLH Learning: Virtual Workshop: Interpreting Slavery with Children and Teens (April 2023)

When a museum or historic site commits to doing school programs on the topic of enslavement, it makes a promise to past and future generations to do justice to the memory of long-silenced millions and raise awareness of the racist legacies of slavery in our society today.

For more articles, guides and other materials, visit the Sankofa Collaborative's Program Archives and Resources page.

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The Sankofa Collaborative helps people learn about, understand, and discuss African American history in schools, museums, libraries, civic groups, and other settings.

The Collaborative is the work of five New Jersey organizations - 1804 Consultants, Grounds For Sculpture, The New Jersey Historical Society, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and the William Trent House Museum. Our programs and website are made possible through generous grants from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

Sankofa, a word from the Twi language of Ghana, translates to "go back and get it." It is often depicted by a bird with its body facing forward and its head turned back, holding a precious egg. This and other Sankofa symbols remind us of the importance of learning from the past.

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