Black History Month

Nashville's calendar in February (and January) is filled with events celebrating Black History Month. From art exhibits to musical performances, Music City is honoring the contributions of African Americans to our society.

View the online African American Guide to Nashville at taagtn.net.

These are just some of the events happening in January and February to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month.

Emancipation and the Meaning of Freedom
The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson
February, 2013
The Hermitage celebrates African American history and culture while paying tribute to the enslaved community who lived at The Hermitage through a month of music performances, discussions, and more.

Emancipation Proclamation Viewing
Tennessee State Museum
February 12-15 and February 16-18, 2013
The original Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, is on display at the Tennessee State Museum for seven days this month as part of the Discovering the Civil War exhibition.

Discovering the Civil War
Tennessee State Museum
February 12-September 1, 2013
The landmark exhibition is the most extensive display ever assembled from the Civil War holdings of the National Archives and displays some items that have never before been publicly displayed.

Stories & Their Tellers
CMT, 2nd Floor Lounge
February 20
A one day exhibit of paintings, photography, and mixed media compositions exploring elements of story with a particular interest in perspective and narrative voice -- all seen through the insightful, reflective, humorous, questioning, imaginative artist's eye. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres as you view available artwork, meet the artists, and hear renowned storyteller, Tasneem Tewogbola.

The Civil War and Reconstruction
Tennessee State Museum
Ongoing
The exhibit features a section devoted to Tennessee's African-American Union soldiers.

The Civil Rights Collection
Nashville Downtown Library
Ongoing
The collection at the Nashville Public Library features black & white photos from the civil rights era in Nashville and a circular table in the center of the room representing the lunch counters of Nashville - locations of many sit-in protests that fueled the Civil Rights Movement.

Check out the Music City events calendar for more things happening in February.