What is the Nana Knows Queen Day Trip?
The Queen Day Trip is Nana Knows’ launch event which includes a trip to the National Afro-American Museum on the historic HBCU campus of Wilberforce University. We'll drink in cultural art via the "Queens of the Heartland" exhibit, have our pictures taken by a professional photographer, enjoy a lunch catered by a personal chef and engage in rich facilitated dialogue.
This event, taking place on the last day of 2026 Women's HERstory Month, is fit for a Queen! Our elders - the nanas, gigis, titis, abuelas, aunties, and OGs are our living libraries. Let's learn from and celebrate them while they're here!
The Basics
WHEN WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
The Queen Day Trip will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
WHERE IS THE LOCATION?
The destination location is the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center located at 1350 Brush Row Road Wilberforce, OH 45384.
WHAT IS THE AGENDA FOR THE EVENT?
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Pics with J. Adams Photography and formal welcome from Nana Knows and NAAMCC
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Queens of the Heartland museum exhibit exploration
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Lunch catered by Chef D of In Joy Meals and facilitated dialogue
WILL TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED FOR ATTENDEES NOT IN THE DAYTON / XENIA AREA?
We plan to carpool and have a shuttle that will leave from (and return to) the Ohio History Connection in Columbus, OH located at 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211. We will depart promptly at 9:30 AM. Shuttle will return to the Ohio History Connection by 3:30 PM.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
The Nana Knows project is on a mission to center elder wisdom, preserve culture and interrupt cycles of intergenerational trauma. Participants who attend the Queen Day Trip can expect to receive:
Museum admission
Catered lunch
A professional photo
Facilitated dialogue
IS THERE A COST TO ATTEND THE QUEEN DAY TRIP?
Yes, there are two ticket prices: $25 and $40. The $25 ticket pays for admission, lunch, and a picture taken by a professional photographer. The $40 ticket pays for all of the items in the $25 ticket PLUS transportation shuttle service from Columbus, OH to the museum and back to Columbus.
WHO (OR WHAT) IS NANA KNOWS?
At its heart, Nana Knows exists to connect generations and heal generational trauma through the match between ancestral wisdom and modern technology. They believe that strong communities are built when people are given space to learn from one another, honor lived experience, and grow together across generations and backgrounds.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NANA KNOWS EVENTS?
Reduction in (di)stress through affinity-based fellowship
Experiential application of psychological safety tools
Interruption of loneliness through peer engagement
Heightened confidence and self-agency through interactive engagement
Increase in joy and empathy through mindfulness and healthy relationship building
Encouragement of critical thinking through story-sharing
Improved community connections through heightened exposure to and understanding of the importance of cultural exchange
WHERE CAN WE KEEP UP WITH NANA KNOWS EVENTS?
Follow Nana Knows on Instagram @yournanaknows!