

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black History Month Open House at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center (FREE)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Medal of Honor recipient exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages in honor of Black History Month.

On the trail between the Lexington Manor Passive Park and John G. Lancaster Park, you can learn about the Civil War era in St. Mary's County and the African American troops on interpretive panels that lead to the statue of the soldier. Inside the building, you can also learn about the local Medal of Honor recipients who served in the U.S. Colored Troops and fought for the Union during the American Civil War.

There is also an exhibit about the segregated school system in the county, including information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse, which is open by appointment and on the first and third Saturdays of the month, April through October (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 2:00 p.m.).

THIS EVENT IS FREE; donations accepted. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

Occurs every Wednesday and Saturday in February (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Location: U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center, 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Manor Passive Park, Lexington Park, MD 20653
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington-park/black-history-month-open-house-at-the-us-colored-troops-interpretive-center-free/200029291574251
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 43

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington Park
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD, United States, Maryland 20653
- **lat**: 38.26147
- **long**: -76.44839
- **full address**: 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD, United States, Maryland 20653

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center at the Lexington Manor Passive Park (https://allevents.in/org/us-colored-troops-interpretive-center-at-the-lexington-manor-passive-park/24977822)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD, United States, Maryland 20653
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center at the Lexington Manor Passive Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** black-history-month, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Black History Month Open House at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center (FREE) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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