Anacostia River Festival
Celebrate DC Herstory
The 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service present the 12th annual Anacostia River Festival.
The Anacostia River Festival celebrates the rich cultural history of Black Washingtonians across the district. This year is particularly special as attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the Founding Matriarchs whose ingenuity, leadership, and creativity have made an enduring impact on our communities and the Anacostia River. Festivalgoers will have the opportunity to experience live musical performances, historical exhibitions, and curated marketplaces that pay homage to the Black experience in DC.
Visit The Phillips Collection Booth at the Festival!
Phillips Educators will lead two hands-on art activities inspired by legendary Washington Color School artists. Create a bookmark inspired by Alma Thomas’s vibrant painting Breeze Rustling Through Fall Flowers and take home a small memento honoring her pioneering legacy. Dive into the exciting world of abstract painting through a dynamic exercise celebrating Sam Gilliam and his groundbreaking work.
Join us as we lean into the collective history, stories, and cultural heritage that makes DC.
