ROCKVILLE, Maryland — Montgomery County residents, African diaspora communities, families, community leaders and friends of Africa are being encouraged to gather in Rockville on September 10 for an African Heritage Month celebration focused on culture, history, unity and community opportunity.
The event, organized by Montgomery County and the African Affairs Advisory Group, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Ike Leggett Executive Building, Cafeteria, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland.
Held under the theme “The County We Want: Protects, Creates Unity & Opportunities,” the gathering is designed to celebrate the contributions and cultural heritage of African communities while strengthening connections among residents across Montgomery County.
Organizers are inviting Africans from across the region—including members of the diverse African diaspora—as well as other Montgomery County residents and friends of African communities to participate. The evening is expected to feature music, heritage, history, food, cultural celebration and special guest speakers, creating an opportunity for residents to meet one another and celebrate the county’s diversity.
African Heritage Month provides an important platform for recognizing the history, achievements and continuing contributions of people of African descent. In a county that is home to residents with roots across the African continent, community celebrations can also serve as spaces for networking, civic engagement and stronger relationships between residents and local institutions.
The September 10 gathering goes beyond cultural celebration by emphasizing a shared vision of a community in which residents feel protected, included and able to access opportunities. Its theme highlights unity as an essential part of building a county where people from different backgrounds can participate fully in civic and community life.
Community members are therefore encouraged to mobilize their families, friends, neighbors, professional networks, associations and diaspora organizations to attend. Young people and families are also encouraged to participate, giving new generations an opportunity to connect with African history and heritage while building relationships with the wider community.
The celebration will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. Admission and registration information can be accessed through the QR code provided on the official event flyer.
With music, food, history and community dialogue bringing participants together, the African Heritage Month celebration offers Montgomery County’s African communities and their neighbors an opportunity to celebrate their heritage while strengthening the relationships needed to build a more united and inclusive county.
