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  • 11:30am & 2:00pm

    Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round Film Poster

    Description

    In the summer of 1960, brave protestors brought about the end of segregation at the privately-owned Glen Echo Amusement Park. In honor of Black History Month, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture presents two screenings of award-winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman’s documentary telling this compelling story: “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round.” These FREE screenings will be held in the Park's Ballroom Backroom, RSVPs required. Read the full film synopsis >>

    Park visitors are also invited to attend a Glen Echo Park History & Civil Rights Tour with an NPS Ranger, meeting at the Dentzel carousel at 10:00am. Learn More >>

    RSVP for the Film Screenings (Required) >> | Learn More about Black History Month Programming >>Park Map >>

    Presenter: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
    Admission: FREE
    Phone: 301-634-2222