Participate in an urban gardening project at the museum and be part of a larger project the museum hopes will become a “permanent” museum garden! This 3-part series of hands-on workshops will be lead by gardening expert, landscape designer, educator and entrepreneur, Derek Thomas. You might know Derek as the former “Garden Guy” on WTTG Fox 5 TV.

This program sponsored in part by Smithsonian Gardens, DC Tours and Transportation, and Ed's Plant World.

WORKSHOP #3
Harvest Celebration
In this two-part workshop, participants learn the historical importance of harvest and crop growing in Washington DC’s African American and Native American communities post civil war. Also learn about African American’s cultural past as gardeners in the Washington DC area and the important contribution of Native Americans to the celebration of Thanksgiving. Participants receive fresh produce and giveaways to take home and will take part in a holiday decor demonstration.

Register online, email ACMrsvp@si.edu, or call 202.633.4844 to register for this program.