The Prince George’s County Harlem Remembrance Foundation was founded in January 2002 by former Prince George’s County Councilwomen Dorothy F. Bailey. The non-profit foundation consists of a eight member Board of Directors. It was formed to educate youth and the general public on the significance of the Harlem Renaissance Era by highlighting its art, poetry, dance and music and supporting the legacy of the Era by offering educational scholarships to students, hosting lecturers on the varied expressions of African-American art and funding local, state and national grassroots activities. The foundation’s mission is to create a regional venue in Prince George’s County, Maryland that spawns a diverse appreciation for the Harlem Renaissance and its burgeoning legacy around the world.

The Prince George’s County Harlem Renaissance Festival is one of the major initiatives supported by The Prince George’s County Harlem Remembrance Foundation.