Accokeek Foundation

06/19/2026

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are thrilled to announce our second musical guest for River & Roots, Voice 24/7!

"We are a band from the Washington, DC metro area specializing in R&B, Classic R&B, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz, NeoSoul , Funk, Motown, Southern Soul. Adding the flavor of the DMV, we are also known as an R&B band with a GoGo pocket, the music genre the Washington DC area is known for. We are also an Atlantic Starr/ SOS Band Tribute Band having performed this show at Keystone Korner in Baltimore, Maryland.

We cater our show and music according to the needs of the client. We are unique because we can combine all these music types for a complete musically diverse show, as we move from song to song.

There are 2 lead vocals consisting of a male vocalist and female vocalist. Our drummer will also add vocals from time to time.

We design our song lists to keep the crowd on the floor and to simply have fun. Because of what we do and the beautiful blend of our voices we have received compliments from many, including recognized DJs and radio hosts.

The musicians and vocalists have over 30 years experience each in performing, many having traveled and played with well known names locally and nationally such as Miki Howard, Regina Belle, Gloria Brown, Verdine White, Gerald Levert, Isaac Hayes and The Delfonics. And local well known names such as Chuck Brown and Al Johnson from The Unifics. The majority of the band have also successfully worked with local music agencies such as Washington Talent agency and Entertainment Exchange, one owning and managing a band with Entertainment Exchange.

Due to all of the above, Voice 24/7 fully understands the professionalism required to be successful in the business called music both on the stage and off. Voice 24/7 is a band that ensures its audience is being entertained and having fun. We simply love what we do and want to share what we love with you."

Come check out Voice 24/7's performance at Piscataway Park on June 28th! River & Roots is FREE and open to all!

06/10/2026

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are thrilled to announce one of our musical guests for River & Roots, Uncle Devin!

"Uncle Devin" Walker is a celebrated children's drummer and music educator. His dynamic shows, like The Uncle Devin Show®, featuring Drum Tales! and Be Yourself!, inspire children through engaging rhythms. His captivating concerts, workshops, and professional development uplift schools and communities globally, exploring the rich history of percussion. The entire family will experience the rhythm of Uncle Devin’s infectious blend of Jazz, Funk, and DC’s official music, Go-Go.   
 
A member of the GRAMMY®-nominated 1 Tribe Collective, he performs worldwide, collaborating with prestigious institutions like the Kennedy Center and the GRAMMY® Museum. Uncle Devin co-founded WEE Nation Radio, a family-focused online platform, and wrote the acclaimed children's book, The ABCs of Percussion!

Come and see him perform at Piscataway Park on June 28th! River & Roots is FREE and open to all!

06/02/2026

For centuries, the Potomac River has been at the heart of the stories of this land.

The Accokeek Foundation invites you to Piscataway Park for River and Roots, a vibrant celebration of local history, culture, and community. Enjoy live music by Voice 24/7 and Uncle Devin, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, local food, a pop-up museum, and hands-on fun for all ages.

Make sure you tune in to our socials, as we will highlight performers, exhibitors, and partners leading up to the event.

River and Roots is free and open to all!

05/21/2026

(Re)introducing our buildings!

The Accokeek Foundation cares for several unique historic structures at Piscataway Park.

These buildings allow us to tell the stories of this land and the people who have lived and worked on it for generations. As our programming has evolved, so has our interpretation of these buildings.

In honor of National Preservation Month, we’re spotlighting our partnership with funders like the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to restore and maintain these important parts of Southern Maryland heritage.

Read all about the history and significance of Laurel Branch and the Out-Kitchen here: https://www.accokeek.org/post/meet-our-buildings-laurel-branch-the-out-kitchen

05/12/2026

We're for a Development & Communications Coordinator!

This is a great opportunity for professionals looking to grow their storytelling, donor engagement, and community impact skills in the nonprofit space.

Visit https://www.accokeek.org/careers to learn more and apply by Friday, May 15th for priority consideration!

05/01/2026

This Earth Month was a wonderful one with our volunteers! From the beginning til the end of April, they were doing honorable & healing work removing debris from the Potomac shoreline.

We are grateful for the community support and participation to care for places like Piscataway Park, so thank you Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - PATC, Tanger Outlets, Prince George's County Office of Community Relations, and each of our individual volunteers for being a part of our community!

And thank you to the “unseen ones” of our community who pick up litter during your leisure time at the park ❤️

While Earth Month has come to a close, this isn’t the last time we’ll be hitting the shoreline. Our next clean-up will be May 24, 10:00AM – 11:30AM. Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/shift-selection?k=njcr5ytl2frkg8

See you then!

04/30/2026

When passionate people come together in service of place, preservation, and future generations, meaningful impact is possible.

We were honored to stand alongside the National Park Foundation and nonprofit partners from across the country yesterday as we met with congressional leaders to advocate for critical funding for our national parks.

Special thanks to Senator Chris Van Hollen for his commitment to protecting our public lands, and to the dedicated staff who shared their time to discuss the urgent funding needs facing parks and communities nationwide.

04/22/2026

How will you be celebrating this year?

Join us this weekend in Piscataway Park for three different ways to honor the planet.

On Saturday morning, Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman will be speaking at the Justice in Place workshop (10 a -12:30 p).

Saturday afternoon, from 12-3 pm, "Planetarium" Patty Seaton and the Maryland National Heritage Area are joining us for an Earth Day Open House. Enjoy earth friendly games and activities at the Visitor Center.

On Sunday, pitch in and pick up during a Potomac River Shoreline Cleanup.

Find out more about all of these events on accokeek.org!

The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and the largest and longest river entirely within Maryland. Its 900-square-mile watershed is also the largest completely within the state, extending into seven counties. The river lies between the Patapsco River to the northeast, which passes t...

04/20/2026

From volunteers to visitors, it takes a community to care for places like Piscataway Park. We’re proud to be part of it. We’re proud to be with the National Park Foundation.