Regina’s Black Artifacts Pop-Up Museum at Greenbelt Community Center Feb. 7

Regina’s Black Artifacts Pop-Up Museum will bring a mobile history exhibit to Rooms 201 and 202 at the Greenbelt Community Center, offering interactive displays, storytelling and cultural workshops designed to deepen local understanding of Black history and its present-day relevance. The City of Greenbelt’s calendar lists the program for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized in May 2018 and, on its website, says it "exists to illuminate and celebrate Black History by educating the community and sharing knowledge that bridges the gap left by ignored, lost, unknown, or forgotten narratives." Regina Shaw Small is identified in local coverage as the organizer and presenter; Greenbelt Access Television produced a short film about her display and described her collection as "sweeping and comprehensive." Ms. Small is quoted in that coverage: "if you learn one thing today from her display, share it!"

RBAPM lists a collection of "over 350 Black artifacts from enslavement to the White House," and the pop-up format brings selections from that collection into community settings. Examples cited in community listings include artifacts tied to Black inventions such as the traffic light by Garrett Morgan, figurines of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and George Washington Carver, and paired "Now and Then" items such as an old typewriter alongside a laptop. The RBAPM website also highlights interactive exhibits, educational programs, cultural workshops and storytelling sessions as key program elements.

The appearance in Greenbelt is positioned as part of the city’s Black History Month lineup, which includes other community-facing events earlier in February. Greenbeltnewsreview and past program listings show the pop-up has also appeared at neighborhood venues such as the Springhill Lake Recreation Center at 6101 Cherrywood Lane and is slated for a Seniors Ministry-hosted showing "immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service" on Sunday, Feb. 22, in an Instagram announcement. Those multiple sites reflect the museum’s portable approach and its emphasis on meeting people where they are - from recreation centers to faith-based gatherings.

Public health and community equity intersect in efforts like this one. Bringing curated cultural programming into public spaces supports social cohesion, mental well-being and intergenerational learning while addressing educational gaps that can leave residents without context for civic conversations. Accessible, community-rooted history can also support cultural competence among local service providers and encourage broader participation in civic life.

Residents seeking more information or to request interviews, photos or programming details can contact Regina’s Black Artifacts Popup Museum at 301-509-2493 or reginass043@gmail.com. The Feb. 7 appearance offers a tangible step for Prince George’s County residents to connect with local Black history and to carry newly learned stories into family, schools and neighborhood conversations.