From historical plays to intimate concerts to films and children’s activities, here are 13 ways to take part in Black History Month in and around Boston this year.

Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;

February is Black History Month and the City of Terre Haute is celebrating by unveiling new banners downtown. The banners will feature local honorees, recognizing their impact on the Terre Haute community.