28 Days of Black History Month: A Family Guide for the Triad
Black history isn’t just something we read about in books—it happened right here in our communities and continues to shape the world our children are growing up in today. Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn together, ask questions, and celebrate culture, courage, creativity, and joy.
This 28-day family guide mixes local events, easy at-home activities, and meaningful conversations that fit real family life. You don’t have to do every day—jump in whenever it works for your family.
Week 1: Local History & Community Roots
Theme: Black history happened right here
Day 1 – Attend or Watch Together
Kick off the month with the Community Virtual Sit-In hosted by Bennett College (Sunday, Feb 1 | 3–4 pm | Free | Online).
Afterward, talk with kids about why students chose to sit down instead of walking away.
Day 2 – Family Reflection Night
Watch a short video about the Greensboro sit-ins, then invite kids to draw or talk about what “standing up for something” means to them.
Day 3 – Take a History Ride
Join the African American Heritage Trail Tour: A Classroom Without Walls in High Point. This family-friendly experience turns the city into a living classroom.
Day 4 – Map Your History
Pull out a map of Greensboro or High Point and mark places connected to Black history—or your own family’s story.
Day 5 – Read-Aloud Night
Read Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down together and talk about teamwork and courage.
Day 6 – Community Heroes
Learn about the Bennett Belles or local Black educators who shaped the Triad.
Day 7 – Gratitude Sunday
Ask kids to share one thing they learned or appreciated this week.
Week 2: Museums, Libraries & Storytelling
Theme: History lives in stories
Day 8 – Library Visit
Visit the Black History Month Exhibit at Glenwood Branch Library (Feb 16–21 | Free | All ages).
Day 9 – Scavenger Hunt Day
Try the exhibit’s scavenger hunt—or make your own “history hunt” at home.
Day 10 – Meet a Trailblazer
Learn about Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown and talk about how schools have changed over time.
Day 11 – Art + History
Create artwork inspired by Black artists or themes you’ve learned about so far.
Day 12 – Family Interview
Kids interview a parent or grandparent: What was school like when you were little?
Day 13 – Music Night
Listen to jazz, gospel, or Motown—dance breaks encouraged.
Day 14 – Rest & Reflect
Choose quiet reading, journaling, or open conversation.
Week 3: Courage, Freedom & Change
Theme: Everyday people made history
Day 15 – Museum Event Day
Attend To Form a More Perfect Union at the High Point Museum, a Black History Month exhibition curated by Effley Howell of the Thankful Heritage Museum. The exhibit highlights African American history through powerful visual storytelling.
Day 16 – Talk About Freedom
Have an age-appropriate conversation about what freedom means today.
Day 17 – Role Play
Kids act out being helpers, leaders, teachers, or organizers.
Day 18 – Women Who Led
Learn about Dr. Willa B. Player or Alma Adams and discuss leadership.
Day 19 – Writing Day
Kids write a thank-you note to a historical figure they’ve learned about.
Day 20 – Community Helpers
Highlight modern Black leaders and helpers in the Triad.
Day 21 – Family Movie Night
Choose a kid-friendly film that explores Black history or culture.
Week 4: Joy, Legacy & Looking Forward
Theme: Black history is ongoing
Day 22 – Celebrate Black Joy
Cook a favorite family dish together and talk about food and tradition.
Day 23 – Create Something
Make a poster, poem, song, or mini book inspired by Black History Month.
Day 24 – Support a Black-Owned Business
Visit a Black-owned ice cream shop, bookstore, or restaurant.
Day 25 – Faith & Freedom
Learn about the role churches played during the Civil Rights Movement.
Day 26 – Service Day
Donate books or volunteer together in an age-appropriate way.
Day 27 – Share What You Learned
Kids “teach” parents one fact or story they remember.
Day 28 – Celebration Day
Celebrate everything you learned this month—however that looks for your family.
