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The Virginia Museum of History and Culture founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical and Philosophical Society and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a major repository, research, and teaching center for Virginia history. It is a private, non-profit organization, supported almost entirely by private contributions.
Former BHMVA location on 00 Clay Street, Richmond. 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, [1] [4] followed by a move in 2016 to 122 West Leigh Street. [5] It is in a two-story building, and spans 12,000 square feet in size. [6]
Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center: Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg: Northern: Local history: website, city and area history and culture, art exhibits Freedom House Museum: Alexandria: Alexandria: Northern: African American: Operated by the Northern Virginia Urban League in a slave-trading depot, history of area slavery Freeman Store ...
Sep. 13—The Extravaganza on Museum Hill is a celebration of Mexican and Indigenous cultural heritage. The event takes place from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, on Milner Plaza, 706 Camino ...
A History of Richmond in 50 Objects, [22] opened on February 14, 2014 in the Massey Gallery on the main floor of the museum. History Ink: The Tattoo Archive Project, [23] ran from November 2, 2012 to March 31, 2013; it focused on the rising popularity of tattoos in American culture and locally in Richmond. The Waste Not, Want Not: Richmond's ...
The Museum District, alternately known as West of the Boulevard, [3] is a neighborhood in the city of Richmond, Virginia. It is anchored by the contiguous six-block tract of museums along the west side of Boulevard , including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture , hence the name.
Mexican Fiesta returns to Milwaukee's Summerfest grounds for its 51st year Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25.
The Alianza was one of the first regional Mexican American organizations. By 1930 the Alianza had almost 300 lodges scattered throughout the Southwest and mainly in Arizona. These lodges were a safe haven for members providing various social services and helping Mexicanos who faced discrimination and denial of their civil liberties. [1]