# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meeting Of The Griots - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: A festival-themed event that honors our past and will inspire us to move forward. featuring speakers, music, food, and art activitiesAbout this EventJoin us for an unforgettable intergenerational celebration of story and local history during the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. February 2026 marks the centennial celebration’s theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” Meeting of the Griots Exhibition is a free, family-friendly gathering bringing together elders, youth, artists, scholars, and community members to share stories, preserve heritage, and experience culture and connection.Experience the power of griot tradition, where storytellers preserve the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Featured griots include community leaders sharing wisdom on health, film, arts, education, music, community outreach, Black business, and Black history.This interactive exhibition is being hosted at the historic Sullivan Progress Plaza, the first shopping center in the United States, built, developed, continuously owned, and managed by African Americans, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.Highlights include:· Hear vibrant African drumming that set the rhythmic heartbeat of the event.· Immerse yourself in hands-on creativity with family-friendly 'Broad Street Memories' Paint & Sip, a make-and-take experience that includes lunch.· Discover the Montgomery Collection's Traveling African American Pop-Up Museum — a treasure trove of archival artifacts including vintage photographs, letters, album covers, and more that bear witness to our history.· Griot storytelling performances, a special keynote, community tabletop exhibits, and more.Philadelphia is keeping living Black history in Black hands, while connecting each visitor to today’s modern griots in a space for us and by us.We honor the extraordinary legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan, while creating new memories together at the social enterprise on North Broad Street, located in the Sullivan District, that he founded in 1968.Although this event is FREE and open to all, registration is required.RSVP today at our event page and come celebrate Black history, culture, and community - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/meeting-of-the-griots/100001981382238613 - **Event Categories**: black-history-month, meetups, exhibitions, art, festivals, health-wellness, entertainment, pop-ups, shopping, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1501 N Broad St - **lat**: 39.9761814 - **long**: -75.1581053 - **full address**: 1501 N Broad St, 1501 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meeting Of The Griots - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a40e4010bdc30f6dc378625422ab2e50849060d1a11acd0e0cddf028de3e5bff-rimg-w940-h788-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769224978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meeting Of The Griots being held? - **A:** Meeting Of The Griots takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1501 N Broad St, 1501 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Meeting Of The Griots? - **A:** Tickets for Meeting Of The Griots are priced at USD 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailablePaint & Sip Art ActivityUSD 20AvailableDonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Meeting Of The Griots? - **A:** Meeting Of The Griots is organized by Progress Trust Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meeting Of The Griots is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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