In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Detroit's African World Festival, Heritage Works is collaborating with AWF to present an African folklife area. Held on the grounds of the Charles H. Wright Museum, this year's festival will feature textile and adornment traditions such quilting and embroidery as well as oral traditions such as West African drum and dance.

Join us on the green by the museum entrance and Warren Avenue for open air classes and demonstrations with visiting artists Bisa Butler, Assane Konte, Moustapha Bangoura, Cheikh NDong, Mory Bangoura and more. Check back for the festival schedule.