Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
- 233 4th St. NW
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Phone: (434) 260-8720
- Website: Click to Visit Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Located in Charlottesville's historic Jefferson School City Center, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center features a permanent historical exhibit, a rotating contemporary art gallery, and a robust calendar of events, all of which combine to highlight Charlottesville's African American history and culture of the African diaspora.
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Heritage Site:
- Address: 233 4th St. NW
- Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Categories: Arts, Historical, Educational
Come to the African American Heritage Center on select Saturdays this summer for a tour of its historical and contemporary art exhibitions led by a Trailblazer community guide. The Trailblazers are local high school and college-aged students who have been trained to provide educational and engaging tours of the Heritage Center's exhibitions. The... more
- Address: 233 4th St. NW
- Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
Categories: Arts
Join us for the hottest open mic this Summer, now in our second season. Free for performers and $5 for those who want to watch with ALL proceeds benefiting the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center. This is for pros as well as new performers. Bring your favorite poem, song or lyric! more
- Address: 233 4th St. NW
- Location: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
- Dates: September 27, 2017
Categories: Historical, Educational
African American men voted for the first time in Virginia in October of 1867. Now, 150 years later, we look back upon the history and legacy of that momentous occasion. Join us at the African American Heritage Center for an evening of lectures inspired by that October 1867 vote. Speakers include: Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan Dr. Nicole... more
