Events
AIDS Quilt Community Day
Join The Griot Museum of Black History for a free and interactive day of making quilt panels to memorialize Robert Rayford and other community members in the Saint Louis area who died with HIV.
People are welcome to bring the names and stories of loved ones they have lost to HIV / AIDS to be remembered.
Everyone is welcome to stay all day, or drop in and out as they are able. No prior experience with quilting or HIV / AIDS is required. Quilters Ms. Adelia Parker-Castro and Ms, Edna Patterson-Patty will be on hand to provide support. Refreshments will be provided.
As part of the event, there will also be a short program at 1:00pm CST featuring poet Donnie Moreland, poet Jason Vasser-Elong, and scholar Dr. Shanti Parikh.
This event is co-produced with the collective, What Would an HIV Doula Do?, with support from A Blade of Grass, Knowledge of AIDS, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Soul to Sole at the Griot
Join us this year as the Griot Museum hosts the starting line for the inaugural Lou Mile race organized by the STL Run Crew. The Lou Mile is a signature Saint Louis race experience that brings together people of all ages and abilities through movement, celebrates the rich culture and history of our city, and inspires healthy, connected communities. You can register for the Lou Mile here and join the 1-mile run that extends from the Griot Museum down Saint Louis Avenue to the area near Crown Candy. Saint Louis Avenue around the Griot Museum will be closed from 7:30-9:30am for the run.
In support of the Lou Mile run, the Griot Museum will host interactive activities and athletic themed sales for the day. Bring a pair of shoes between 10-2pm and join artist Gundia Lock-Clay as she guides you through a free shoe-decorating activity. Brighten up an old pair of sneakers with a new look, or add that missing ingredient to a new pair of kicks! People of all arts and craft experience levels are welcome.
Soups, Stews, and Salads
We made them. We glazed them. Now let's fill them!
Let's fill our bowls with soups, stews, and salads, bringing together flavors, aromas, and tasty treats from around the world.
Show your creativity in the kitchen! Bring something to share—a favorite soup, stew, or salad. It can be a homemade favorite, a national or family dish, or even a favorite store-bought find.
Our class is about 30 people, but no need to cook for 30 -- this is a tasting! Bring enough for about 15 portions. With everyone bringing something to share, there will be plenty to eat and enjoy.
St. Louis MO–Senegal Sister Cities will get us started with a Senegalese stew and will provide beverages.
Come with an appetite and get ready to taste, share, and celebrate our creations together!
We can't wait to Gather with you!
Join Us for Smoke & Spice: A Celebration of Ms. Lois at 80
Join us for an afternoon as we celebrate the birthday of Ms. Lois Conley, the Founder and CEO of the Griot Museum of Black History. This special celebration honors her remarkable dedication to preserving, sharing, and uplifting Black history and culture.
Come together with community leaders, friends, supporters, and guests for an afternoon of fellowship, delicious BBQ, great music, and a heartfelt tribute recognizing Ms. Conley's extraordinary legacy and impact.
Sewin' with Soul
Join us for a bento bag-making workshop led by instructors from the City Sewing Room. A team of professionals will walk you step-by-step through the process. No sewing or craft experience is necessary, only a desire to learn about textile artistry. Materials and African-print fabrics will be provided. The event is free. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.
