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 >>

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