The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is an American
501(c)(3)
A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of the 29 types of 50 ...
organization and museum established in 1981 and focused on the history of Black and African Americans in the state of Virginia.
It is located in the
Leigh Street Armory building at 122 West Leigh Street in the
Jackson Ward
Jackson Ward is a historically African-American district in Richmond, Virginia with a long tradition of African-American businesses. It is located less than a mile from the Virginia State Capitol, sitting to the west of Court End and north of Broa ...
neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.
History
The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia was founded by
Carroll Anderson, Sr. and opened to the public at 00 Clay Street in 1988,
followed by a move in 2016 to 122 West Leigh Street.
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''Accompanying four photos''
/ref> It is in a two story building, and spans 12,000 square feet in size.Valentine Museum
The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
In the early 21st century, The Valentine offers ...
and other local organizations for projects and exhibits. Former museum directors include Tasha Chambers.Monticello
Monticello ( ) was the primary plantation of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, V ...
residency; and " Funky Turns 40: Black Character Revolution" (2016), about the history of Black cartoonists and animators.Confederate States Army
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members) to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia; it is now up to the institution to decide what to do with them.
See also
* List of museums focused on African Americans
This is a list of museums in the United States whose primary focus is on African American culture and history. Such museums are commonly known as African American museums. According to scholar Raymond Doswell, an African American museum is "an i ...
* List of museums in Virginia
This list of museums in Virginia, United States, contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, ar ...
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* Giles B. Jackson
References
External links
Official website
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501(c)(3) organizations
African-American museums in Virginia
1981 establishments in Virginia
African-American history in Richmond, Virginia
Buildings and structures in Richmond, Virginia
African-American history of Virginia
Tourist attractions in Richmond, Virginia