Hyattsville Aging in Place, Helping Hands University Park, Neighbors Helping Neighbors of College Park, and Explorations on Aging have joined together to launch a new, online informative series to entertain, engage, and educate attendees, especially our older residents residing along the Route 1 Corridor. These Corridor Conversations programs will be held monthly and attendees can join via telephone or Zoom. Presentations begin at 2 p.m., although attendees are encouraged to join at 1:30 for conversation to work out any technical glitches. When possible, programs will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. We will be expanding this list as new programs are ready.
Columbia Air Center: Determined to fly
Saturday, February 22, 2025 — 2–3:30 p.m.
Columbia Air Center, also known as Riverside Airfield, was the first licensed Black-owned and operated airport in the United States. Located in Croom, Prince George’s County, Maryland, it operated from 1940–1962. Columbia Air Center was more than an airfield, it was a home for the Black community, an expression of self-determination. Its history and legacy have been largely overlooked. Since 2022, College Park Aviation Museum has been honored to work with four Columbia Air Center’s descendant families and pilots to create the exhibition “Columbia Air Center – Determined to Fly.” This exhibit will be located in one of the museum’s three 800 sq ft. galleries and is scheduled to open to the public in the fall of 2025. Please join Museum Director Dr. Nadine Boksmati-Fattouh and Collections Curator and project lead Luke Perez as they talk about the curatorial approach and implementation of this groundbreaking interactive exhibition.
Pyramid Atlantic
Saturday, March 22, 2025 — 2–3:30 p.m.
Join us to learn about the vibrant arts scene supported by the Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center in Hyattsville.
Route 1 Commercial History
Saturday, April 25, 2025 — 2–3:30 p.m.
Join Mike Franklin for a discussion of the commercial history of Route 1, starting with the old Hyattsville Hardware Store that is home to today’s Franklins general store, restaurant, and brewery.
Made in Maryland
Saturday, May 24, 2025 — 2–3:30 p.m.
Details to be announced.
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Additional programs will be announced soon.
The Route 1 Corridor Conversations series has received support from Maryland Milestones, the City of Hyattsville, and the City of College Park.
Past Events
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Healthy Movement Habits for the New Year
Saturday, January 18, 2025 — 2–3:30 p.m. — Click Here to Watch This Presentation
Join Jasmine Jackson, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN, from Process Physical Therapy and Performance to learn about building healthy movement habits and practices for the New Year and beyond!
The Route 1 Corridor Conversations series has received support from Maryland Milestones, the City of Hyattsville, and the City of College Park.