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LIST: Black History Month events, activities, exhibits in the Columbus area

Take part in the Black History Month events happening in the Columbus area this month.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here is the current list of events happening in the Columbus area for Black History Month.

Take part in the Black History Festival taking place Feb. 22 to 24 at the Columbus Airport Marriot. This event will feature speakers, panels, activities and more. Tickets are on sale now.

Black History Month Pop-Up Concert Tour - All month long

The Columbus Cultural Orchestra is holding its 2nd annual Black History Month Pop-Up Concert Tour, "Black Bevy." The orchestra will perform jazz, classical and hip-hop music at different establishments in the area. 

Aminah Robinson Day - Feb. 17 | Noon to 4 p.m. | King Arts Complex

Aminah Robinson was known for her work within the African-American community of Poindoxter Village on Columbus' Ear East Side. The King Arts Complex is home to one of her earliest studios. To this day, Aminah's work is displayed for imagination and inspiration. People can sign up online for workshops. 

The History of Black Firefighters in Columbus - Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library

The Karl Road and Martin Luther King branches are hosting presentations discussing Black firefighters in the Columbus area. From the first Black firefighters on record in 1879 to current ongoing recruiting efforts, learn interesting facts about interesting and courageous people and some of the obstacles they faced. 

Hanby House - Westerville

Benjamin Hanby wore many hats, but he was known as a musician and composer. Among his popular and well-known works are "Up on the Housetop," "Darling Nelly Gray," and "Who is He in Yonder Stall." His father, William Hanby, helped establish Otterbein University in Westerville in 1847  - which led to the Hanby family relocating to Westerville. You can schedule a tour of the Hanby House at the Westerville Historical Society online. 

The Lincoln School Story - Feb. 6, Noon | Ohio Statehouse Atrium

Melvin Barnes with Ohio Humanities will showcase the new documentary, "The Lincoln School Story." It follows a group of mothers and their children in southwest Ohio who fought for school desegregation for over two years. 

The Underground Railroad in Central Ohio - Feb. 13, Noon | Ohio Statehouse Atrium

The program will showcase Ohioans' role in the fight for freedom and show how to find homes on the Underground Railroad route. 

The Lincoln Theater with Executive Director Suzan Bradford - Feb. 20, Noon | Ohio Statehouse Atrium

The Lincoln Theater's Executive Director Suzan Bradford will discuss the history and legacy of the Lincoln Theater. 

The Henry Box Brown Show - Feb. 27, Noon | Ohio Statehouse Atrium

The show brings to life the experience of Professor Henry "Box" Brown, an escaped slave-turned-magician. 

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