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Black History Museum - open Wed thru Sat 10am to 5pm
BHMVA preserves and honors Virginia’s African American history and culture. Recognized by UNESCO and the NPS African American Civil Rights Network.
Reminder: The deadline to register for the May 30th Jackson Ward Farmers Market is THIS SATURDAY, May 23rd.
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to participate so far! We’re excited to continue building a space centered around community, local agriculture, and connection.
Know a farmer or grower who should be part of this? Share with your community and tag someone below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Interested vendors can register through the link in @bhmva bio.
Here's who this is for -- Local farmers and growers interested in connecting directly with the community, expanding visibility for their products, and being part of a new community-centered market experience in Jackson Ward are encouraged to sign up 🌱
In partnership with @happilynaturalfestival, BHMVA is helping create a space rooted in fresh produce, wellness, culture, and support for local agriculture and small growers.
🗓 Market Dates:
May 30 • June 27 • July 25 • August 29 • September 26 • October 31
Looking for something meaningful to add to your week? ☀️ Stop by the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and spend some time with stories, history, creativity, and community right here in the heart of Jackson Ward.
Whether you’re bringing family, meeting up with a friend, bringing the kids, or taking a moment for yourself after a long week, BHMVA is a great place to switch up your routine and enjoy something different.
Take in Arthur Ashe: An Enduring Legacy, check out RVA Community Makers now on view, explore our permanent exhibitions, and stop by the gift shop for local finds and unique items you may not come across anywhere else.
We’re open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM. Come by and see us this week!!
Save all the dates 📝
JUNE 2026 at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is filled with opportunities to connect through history, music, family stories, culture, and community!
From Kidz@122 programming and Juneteenth celebrations to special conversations and featured experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars...
And if you want to know what's coming sooner--sure to sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, exhibitions, and events.
We have a lot in store this spring and summer. Join us at @bhmva!
#bhmva #rva #804 #richmondva #virginiamoms
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JUNE 2026 at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is filled with opportunities to connect through history, music, family stories, culture, and community!
From Kidz@122 programming and Juneteenth celebrations to special conversations and featured experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars...
And if you want to know what's coming sooner--sure to sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, exhibitions, and events.
We have a lot in store this spring and summer. Join us at @bhmva!
#bhmva #rva #804 #richmondva #virginiamoms
Save all the dates 📝
JUNE 2026 at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is filled with opportunities to connect through history, music, family stories, culture, and community!
From Kidz@122 programming and Juneteenth celebrations to special conversations and featured experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars...
And if you want to know what's coming sooner--sure to sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, exhibitions, and events.
We have a lot in store this spring and summer. Join us at @bhmva!
#bhmva #rva #804 #richmondva #virginiamoms
Save all the dates 📝
JUNE 2026 at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is filled with opportunities to connect through history, music, family stories, culture, and community!
From Kidz@122 programming and Juneteenth celebrations to special conversations and featured experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars...
And if you want to know what's coming sooner--sure to sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, exhibitions, and events.
We have a lot in store this spring and summer. Join us at @bhmva!
#bhmva #rva #804 #richmondva #virginiamoms
Save all the dates 📝
JUNE 2026 at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is filled with opportunities to connect through history, music, family stories, culture, and community!
From Kidz@122 programming and Juneteenth celebrations to special conversations and featured experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars...
And if you want to know what's coming sooner--sure to sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, exhibitions, and events.
We have a lot in store this spring and summer. Join us at @bhmva!
#bhmva #rva #804 #richmondva #virginiamoms
As we celebrate 45 years and recognize International Museum Day, we’re reminded that preserving history is also about preserving place, community, and the stories that connect us.
The home of BHMVA carries a history of its own. In 1894, Richmond City Council approved funding for the Leigh Street Armory for Richmond’s African American militiamen. Over the years, the building served many purposes including Monroe School for Black children and later as a gymnasium annex for nearby Graves Middle School before reopening in 1942 for African American servicemen during World War II. It later survived a devastating fire in 1985 and underwent years of restoration and rebuilding.
In 1981, Carroll W. Anderson Sr. founded the Black History Museum, beginning a journey that would eventually lead to a permanent home in Jackson Ward. By 2013, the museum acquired the historic Leigh Street Armory, and in 2016 reopened as the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia with restored spaces and new exhibitions.
History has always lived within these walls...
Today, we’re proud to continue that work through exhibitions, programs, and conversations that help preserve and share Black history across Virginia. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey and helped keep these stories alive!
Get ready to clap, create, move, and make some noise at Kidz@122!
Join us for Rock, Rosetta, Rock! A Musical Journey, an interactive experience where youth will explore the life and musical legacy of Sister Rosetta Tharpe who is the groundbreaking artist often called the “Godmother of Rock and Roll.”
Featuring a live read-aloud and engaging storytelling experience with Désirée Roots, youth will explore Tharpe’s influence on gospel, blues, and early rock music while connecting with her story in a fun and memorable way.
Kids will also create their own cardboard guitars, enjoy a mini performance, and take part in activities that bring music, creativity, and history together.
Date: June 6th
Time: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia
Bring the kids and join us for an afternoon of music, creativity, and fun! Link in @bhmva bio to register.
#virginiamoms #804 #rva #richmondvirginia
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
Last week we welcomed 64 second graders from Arthur R. Ashe Jr. Elementary School to the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia for our Children’s Book Festival!
Students spent the day pouring into themselves and each other by creating affirmation books and recognizing the power already within them, learning about Black inventors, getting some movement in with @vareptheatre, and enjoying storytelling with J. Ron Fleming of @efsinc.
Every student also left with a book bag filled with books to take home, extending the experience beyond the museum and encouraging a continued love for reading.
Days like this matter... helping young people see themselves in stories and history can stay with them long after they leave 📚
What we build should outlive us.
And at BHMVA, we believe preserving and sharing these stories is an important part of that work. Through exhibitions, programs, and community conversations, we help carry forward the history, lessons, and legacy that future generations will inherit.
But just as important, as a community we ALL have something to pass down. Share those family stories. Write names down. Ask questions. Support spaces that help keep history alive. You never know what part of your story could mean something to someone years from now...
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
Dr. King Davis, who served as the first Black commissioner of Virginia’s mental health system, helped preserve and digitize more than 800,000 historic records and photographs connected to Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia which is recognized as America’s first public mental health hospital created specifically for Black patients.
When the archives faced possible destruction, Dr. Davis led efforts to secure funding, build partnerships, and organize teams of researchers and archivists to protect the records for future generations. His work helped preserve the stories of thousands of Black patients whose lives and experiences were often excluded from historical records.
For his efforts, Dr. Davis received the 2019 Benjamin Rush Award from the American Psychiatric Association for outstanding contributions to the history of psychiatry.
His work continues to shape conversations around mental health, history, race, and preservation across Virginia and beyond.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health, access to care, and the stories that have shaped mental health history in America.
At @bhmva, we preserve and share stories that inspire!
#blackexcellence #blackhistory #virginiahistory #bhmva #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Local farmers and growers interested in connecting directly with the community, expanding visibility for their products, and being part of a new community-centered market experience in Jackson Ward are encouraged to sign up 🌱
In partnership with @happilynaturalfestival, BHMVA is helping create a space rooted in fresh produce, wellness, culture, and support for local agriculture and small growers.
🗓 Market Dates:
May 30 • June 27 • July 25 • August 29 • September 26 • October 31
The deadline to register for the May 30th market is May 23rd.
Interested vendors can register through the link in @bhmva bio.
Due to an overwhelming community response, registration for “Reclaiming the Narrative: Watermelon, Cultural Identity, and Profitable Crops” is now at capacity!
We’re grateful for the excitement surrounding this important conversation and appreciate everyone who registered to join us. If you have a change in plans, please update your registration or notify us at @bhmva or mediaspecialist@blackhistorymuseum.org that you are unable to attend.
To stay connected and be among the first to hear about our upcoming programs, exhibitions, and community events, be sure to sign up for our newsletter through the link in @bhmva bio.
Did you know? Earl Lloyd (@earllloyd_nba), the first Black player in NBA history, was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia during segregation.
Lloyd grew up in the city’s historic Parker-Gray neighborhood and attended the segregated Parker-Gray High School, where he became a standout basketball player under Coach Louis R. Johnson. At the time, Black students in Alexandria faced unequal facilities and limited opportunities, but Parker-Gray became a source of pride, excellence, and community.
After graduating in 1946, Lloyd earned a scholarship to West Virginia State College before making history with the Washington Capitols in 1950.
He won an NBA Championship with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. That made him not only the first Black player to appear in an NBA game, but also one of the first Black players to win an NBA championship.
Today, his legacy continues to be honored in Alexandria, where courts, streets, and historical markers recognize the impact of a Black Virginian who helped change the game forever.
At @bhmva, we preserve and share stories that inspire.
📸: Shared from the @sixers
#blackexcellence #blackhistory #virginiahistory #bhmva
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