FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 13, 2024  Contact: Andrea Wright, awright@blackhistorymuseum.org     Richmond, VA – On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is inviting members of the media to photograph and experience two new exhibitions from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. EST. The new exhibitions will be open to the public from Wednesday, March 20 through Saturday, August 17. The museum will also host an exhibition opening reception on March 22, from 6:00- 9:00 p.m. EST.      WHAT:   A press-only meet and ..read more

A Richmond Tradition Returns: Easter On Parade Will Be Held March 31, 2021  Green Front Furniture, Lantz Robins, P.C., City of Richmond and Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virgina (BHMVA) are  sponsors to bring the popular community event back again this year!      RICHMOND, Va.  – It is that time of year – time for Richmond’s beloved and most festive springtime event, Easter on Parade.  Easter on Parade will take place on Sunday, March 31 from 1pm-5pm located between Davis and North Allen Avenues. The event is free and will be held rain o ..read more

March 2, 2023   BHMVA has released the following statement regarding VUU’s plans to demolish the Richmond Community Hospital historic site:  The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is committed to telling, interpreting, and preserving stories that inspire by commemorating the rich historical tapestry of the African American community throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The historic Richmond Community Hospital site on Overbrook Road represents an important part of that history, as it was the first Black-owned and operated hospital in Richmond to serve ..read more

Richmond (VA) – Each April 15 since 2004, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day to commemorate them being the first professional sport to break the color barrier and integrate their industries. An April 9, 2007 article from ESPN.com entitled “Robinson would have a mixed view of today’s game” included an intriguing question: “What would Jackie think? William Forrester Jr. was asked to answer this question and his candid response introduced him and his organization, the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL), to the sports world. Now, Forrester invites you to answer this ques ..read more

Richmond, VA – The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is delighted to announce that it is one of fourteen organizations chosen to receive a grant from the Virginia Museum History & Culture’s (VMHC) Commonwealth History Fund. BHMVA has been generously awarded $60,000.  The VMHC, in partnership with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources (DHR), awards grants to history organizations and projects throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia through its Commonwealth History Fund. There are several key selection criteria to be considered for the grants, includi ..read more

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