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Saturday, March 7
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| 12 Noon-2 PM
Stepping Out
Discussion and Performance |
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Learn about the roots and development of "stepping," a unique form of African American expression that is performed today by fraternities, sororities, churches, schools, military units, and other social groups, all displaying distinctive styles of marching. Those attending are invited to share their stepping experience.
Free; for information, call 202-633-4844
See related video at 2 PM today
Related Exhibition: Jubilee: African American Celebration
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, SE
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| 1 PM
Lincoln, Slavery, and the Civil War
Lecture |
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As part of the celebration to honor Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, Eliot Landau discusses the related exhibition that combines philately, ephemera, and artifacts in an engaging exploration of Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, and Black History. Reception follows.
Free
Related Exhibition: Lincoln, Slavery, and the Civil War (on view March 6-8)
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National Postal Museum
Location: Postal Museum Discovery Room
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| 2 PM
Stomp the Yard
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(2007, 114 min., directed by Sylvain White, rated PG-13) DJ, an underground street dancer, enters college and becomes adept at "stepping," a form of marching performed by college fraternities.
Free; for reservation, call 202-633-4844
See related program at 12 Noon today
Related Exhibition: Jubilee: African American Celebration
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Anacostia Community Museum
Location: Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, SE
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