{"id":1322,"date":"2024-02-02T19:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T19:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lemontreaux.com\/blog\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2024-02-02T19:27:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T19:27:11","slug":"black-history-month-events-in-austin-texas-part-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lemontreaux.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/02\/black-history-month-events-in-austin-texas-part-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Black History Month Events in Austin, Texas (Part One)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When we research all the festive things to do in Austin to share with you, we are continually delighted to see all the options for our neighbors at Le Montreaux.<\/a>  And this month, there are lots of events throughout our city that are celebrating monumental moments in African American history and people who have made a difference throughout Austin over the years.  
\nWe encourage you to get out to support these events created to share some of the City’s history with your family and friends.
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\nFebruary 3, 2024
\nSolar Saturday: Black History Kick-off Block Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make plans now to enjoy the Carver Museum’s first “Solar Saturday”, which is a new, free, quarterly program for locals and visitors alike.  The events will be hosted at the Sunken Garden and include music, art, interactive genealogy and crafts programming.  Throughout the day there will be educational tours as well. <\/p>\n

February 4, 2024
\nH-E-B Free First Sunday: Black History Month Event
\nBullock Texas State History Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids of all ages are welcome on the first Sunday of every month to participate in a variety of fun and educational events.  This month, they will offer themed storytelling, crafts and hands-on activities from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Throughout the museum, you can explore the Story of Texas through all three floors of their exhibition.<\/p>\n

February 5, 2024
\nCelebrate Black History Month @ The Bullock<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is another free event that is open to the public and supporting Black History Month in Austin.  Bring the whole family to the Bullock Museum for crafts, storytelling and activities focused on African American history.  Events are underway from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. <\/p>\n

February 2024 \/ Thursday Evenings
\nAustin Public Library at Hampton Beach <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark your calendar every Thursday night to head to the Oak Hill Library this month to enjoy a well-thought-out film series celebrating Black excellence.  Here’s the schedule:<\/p>\n

February 8 – Wakanda Forever
\nFebruary 15 – Selma
\nFebruary 15 – The Woman King
\nFebruary 29 – Harriet<\/p>\n

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. <\/p>\n

February 23, 2024
\nEase on Down: Black Girl Magic
\nWine Sensational<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t miss this one either. As their website notes: Wine Sensation will host an evening of “extraordinary creations by Black-owned vendors. Discover unique treasures, celebrate sisterhood and ‘celebrate the brilliance that resides in each of us.”
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When we research all the festive things to do in Austin to share with you, we are continually delighted to see all the options for our neighbors at Le Montreaux.  And this month, there are lots of events throughout our city that are celebrating monumental moments in African American history and people who have made… <\/p>\n

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