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    Historic Germantown

    Around Town: What’s happening in Germantown this May

    May is bringing a full slate of events to Germantown, from historic walking tours and garden festivals to art workshops, community cleanups, vendor gatherings, and family-friendly programs. Here’s a roundup of what neighbors can check out throughout the month.

    Discover the ‘Souvenir’ of Germantown: A walking tour of 20th-century Black businesses in the 22nd Ward

    Explore Germantown’s Black history with a guided Curator’s Presentation and Walking Tour hosted by the Black Writers Museum and Historic Germantown. This immersive experience, inspired by J. Gordon Baugh’s A Souvenir of Germantown (1913), highlights the thriving Black business corridor and civic community of the early 20th century. Led by Supreme Dow and Tuomi Forrest, the tour will bring historical sites and stories to life—uncovering the triumphs and challenges of Germantown’s Black residents.