Celebrate Black History Month By Visiting These African American Historic Sites In Alexandria
Black History Month is the perfect time for residents in Alexandria to celebrate the important contributions of African Americans to the history of Alexandria. The City is filled with many historic sites which portray and honor the lives of all African Americans who made contributions to Alexandria's history.Continue reading
The Alexandria Black History Museum located at 902 Wythe St Alexandria was originally the segregated library for Alexandria's African American residents. The Museum operates the Alexandria African American Heritage Park where the site of a 19th century African American cemetery is preserved. The museum currently houses two (2) exhibition galleries on the first floor with artifact storage and offices below.