Field Trips to Freedom

Field Trips to Freedom is a monthly educational and cultural experience for children ages 6–11, hosted at the historic Great Blacks in Wax Museum Mansion in Baltimore.

Designed as a one-hour “museum playdate,” this interactive program brings Black history to life through storytelling, music, hands-on crafts, and creative play. Each session highlights the story of a powerful historical figure alongside a cultural or commemorative holiday, inviting children to explore themes of freedom, joy, leadership, and discovery in age-appropriate and engaging ways.

Led by Culture Queen, children are encouraged to embody leadership qualities such as confidence, courage, kindness, and pride, while learning how those values show up in their own lives—at school, at home, and in their communities. The experience blends education and imagination, creating a welcoming space where children can move, create, ask questions, and see themselves reflected in history.

Location
National Great Blacks in Wax Museum – Mansion
1649 East North Avenue
Baltimore, MD

Time
2:00–3:00 PM

Monthly Program Dates

• February 22 – Black History Month
• March 29 – Women’s History Month
• April 26 – Jazz & Poetry Appreciation Month
• May 31 – Mother’s Day & Children’s Month
• June 28 – Black Music Month, Father’s Day & Juneteenth

This program is ideal for:

• Children ages 6–11
• Families seeking fun and meaningful weekend activities
• Homeschool groups and young learners
• Children who enjoy stories, music, crafts, and hands-on learning
• Families of all backgrounds interested in culture, history, and positive identity-building

Field Trips to Freedom is presented by the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum’s Transforming Equity through Arts, Culture & Health (T.E.A.C.H.) Division and is supported by an ARPA Arts Grant, ensuring continued access to arts-based learning experiences rooted in culture, history, and community care.