The Bible has played an integral role in the lives of African Americans throughout their history. For the month of February, we’ll be exploring some of these stories at the museum and in our digital content. Check out everything going on below.
Programs at the Museum

Did You Know? Series

Learn about artifacts with special significance to Black History Month. This series is held in the Demo Lab on Floor 4 from 1:00–1:30 p.m.
February 7
Marching with Martin Luther King Jr.
February 14
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
February 21
The Writings of Olaudah Equiano
February 28
Recollection, Poetry by Phillis Wheatley

Pop-Up Session

Learn about a topic in Black history from a visiting scholar.
February 22 at 1:00–1:30 p.m., Floor 2 galleries
Learn about the Black Missionary Movements from visiting scholar Dr. Rodney Orr (Dallas Theological Seminary).

Lunch & Learn: “Sacred Sounds from the Sanctuary: An Exploration of Black Hymnody around the Early Twentieth Century”

February 26 at 12:00–1:00 p.m., Members Lounge, Floor 6
Join Dr. Stephen Newby and Rev. Dr. Donté Ford as they set the stage for the 125th anniversary of the Johnson Brothers’ hymn, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”
Lunch & Learn is free to attend online or in person, but in-person guests will need to purchase a general admission ticket.

Voices of Legacy: Faith as a Compass

In honor of Black History Month, watch immersive stories told by our living history interpreters of individuals who were impacted by the Bible.
Fridays and Saturdays in February, Floor 2 galleries, 2:00, 2:30 & 3:00 p.m.
February 7 & 8
Meridian
Sojourner Truth
February 14 & 15
John Newton
Sojourner Truth
February 21 & 22
Grimke Sisters
Harriet Beecher Stowe
February 28
John Brown
Frederick Douglass
Engage Online with Black History Month at the Museum

Museum of the Bible Magazine

Don’t miss our article on Vernon A.M.E. Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose biblical faith sustained them through the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Read how the museum helped the church restore an important historical register.

The Museum Collections

Explore some of the artifacts in our collections that show the Bible’s role in Black history, including artifacts from Phillis Wheatley, George R. Rome, and more.