Featuring some of the most exciting memorabilia in the exhibition, we will share artifacts from sporting legends, entertainers and artists across the Commonwealth, such as opera singer Camilla Williams – who sang the national anthem on the program for the March on Washington. The post Arts, Sports, and Entertainment appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

Sgt. William Carney  Photo from: Library of Congress Starting with the Civil War, we will honor those who fought for our country, from William Carney and Powhatan Beatty who received Medals of Honor for their heroism during the Civil War, to Richmond native Admiral Gravely, who was the first to command a warship in modern times.  The post Blacks in the Military appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

https://www.lva.virginia.gov/exhibits/mitchell/ajax.htm While Maggie L. Walker is known for transforming Black business practices and gained national prominence as the first woman to own a bank in the United States, many others also made a lasting impression in their fields. From banks, to press, to healthcare, we will highlight unrepresented leaders from public history. The post The Business of Commerce, Organizations, and The Black Press appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

Richmond Colored Normal School Cook Collection, The Valentine Education and educational institutions were critical to traversing the rocky road from slavery to freedom. This rare view of academic excellence includes native sons and daughters of Virginia, whose contributions were national in scope: Rosa D. Bowser, Booker T. Washington, and Virginia Randolph, among others.  The post Tell Them We Are Rising appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

First African Baptist Church – Richmond 1865 Faith has undergirded the modern civil rights movement, and it was the source of education and agency from its inception. We will examine the history and role of the church in Black communities, including the First African Baptist Church in Richmond, once one of the largest known Black congregations in the country.  The post In My Father’s House appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

JOSEPH JENKINS ROBERTS, c.1851 Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; photograph by Anson Rufus (digital file no. 3g04609)   Featuring primary documents, we will explore the era before the end of the Civil War, and the experience of those who were enslaved and those freed.    The post Before Freedom Came appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

Welcome to the gateway to the rich history, heritage and accomplishments of African Americans in Virginia. The Black History Museum’s collection includes art, artifacts, textiles, photographs, rare books, music and other items. The Museum also hosts traveling exhibitions, literary talks, and special events throughout the year. Located in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, the museum is housed in The Leigh Street Armory. […] Read Full Article The post The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia: Celebrating the Heroism of African America appeared first on Black History ..read more

The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is a true gem, according to previous travelers. Museumgoers particularly enjoyed the presentation of the information, which blends both traditional presentation in the form of artifacts and placards and interactive touch screens. Read Full Article The post Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia: #10 in Best Things to do in Richmond appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is a true gem, according to previous travelers. Museum goers particularly enjoyed the presentation of the information, which blends both traditional presentation in the form of artifacts and placards and interactive touch screens. The post Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia# 8 in Best Things to do in Richmond # 8 in Best Things to do in Richmond  appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more

The contributions of Virginia artists to jazz music are recalled in “Virginia Jazz: The Early Years,” a multimedia exhibition at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia. The post  Jazz Returns  appeared first on Black History Museum ..read more