National Museum of African American History & Culture
This popular museum is a must see, over and over again. With some 38,000 items in it's collection it is a museum that you will see something new every time you go. It's design is inspirational. The Photography Exhibition currently on view in their changing exhibition hall is exceptional.
Getting tickets can be a challenge. The link above will take you to the museum website where you will find out how to get timed entry passes (tickets). They are free but due to the popularity of the museum they distribute passes to control the number of people in the museum.
Timed entry passes will go online the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00am. In April the tickets will go online for June. Go to their website https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/passes at 9:00am and select the day you wish to go. You will be asked to select a time and how many timed passes you want, 1-6 are possible. You will be put in a line and it can take up to an hour before you know if you have gotten the tickets. If successful a message confirming your tickets will appear. You will then have 10 minutes to register your name and email. You will have a choice to email and print them at home etc. You can also take them on your cell phone. If all the tickets are gone for your day and time, there will be a message to that effect. A couple of hints: Weekends go first and not easy to get even when you start right at 9:00am. Weekday, midday times have been easier to get.
Military Veterans may get same day passes for themselves and one guest. Entry will depend on if the museum is at capacity or not.
Getting tickets can be a challenge. The link above will take you to the museum website where you will find out how to get timed entry passes (tickets). They are free but due to the popularity of the museum they distribute passes to control the number of people in the museum.
Timed entry passes will go online the first Wednesday of each month at 9:00am. In April the tickets will go online for June. Go to their website https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/passes at 9:00am and select the day you wish to go. You will be asked to select a time and how many timed passes you want, 1-6 are possible. You will be put in a line and it can take up to an hour before you know if you have gotten the tickets. If successful a message confirming your tickets will appear. You will then have 10 minutes to register your name and email. You will have a choice to email and print them at home etc. You can also take them on your cell phone. If all the tickets are gone for your day and time, there will be a message to that effect. A couple of hints: Weekends go first and not easy to get even when you start right at 9:00am. Weekday, midday times have been easier to get.
Military Veterans may get same day passes for themselves and one guest. Entry will depend on if the museum is at capacity or not.
The Gilmore Cabin
at Montpelier
Gilmore Cabin the
the home of George Gilmore
From the Montpelier website: www.montpelier.org/visit/galleries-and-exhibits
"The first Freedman's site in the United States. George Gilmore was born a slave at Montpelier in 1810. Following his emancipation after the Civil War, her purchased land across the street from what are now the gates of Montpelier, and built his family's cabin in 1873. In 2001 the Montpelier Foundation took control of the Gilmore Cabin and began the 4-year-long restoration process. In 2005 the Gilmore Cabin re-opened to the public and has since been a permanent installation of Montpelier."
Montpelier
the home of President James Madison
the home of President James Madison
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The Mere Distinction of Colour
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Montpelier's new exhibition "The Mere Distinction of Colour" is a long overdue look into the history of the enslaved of this plantation. What makes it more powerful then most similar is that it is through the eyes of the enslaved descendants. One of the stories is about Sarah Madden. We know some of her descendants moved to the Shenandoah Valley and settled in the Linville and Zenda community. They were and continue to be important members of our community.
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https://www.montpelier.org/learn/6-ways-that-understanding-slavery-will-change-how-you-understand-american-freedom
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The driving tour is free but there is an entry fee to the Mansion and the Exhibitions.
Online courses are free through Montpelier's; The Center for the Constitution. The link below will take you to the online course "Slavery and the Constitution". We recommend this course. It is a combination of articles and videos.
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The Life of Paul Jennings (the enslaved butler) is a 7 minute read that can be found on their website. Follow the link below.
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Booker T. Washington
National Monument Virginia
12130 Booker T. Washington Highway
Hardy, VA 24101
"From Slave Cabin to the Hall of Fame
On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace." From the website of the Booker T Washington National Monument Virginia website. Here is the link to the website: www.nps.gov/bowa/index.htm
On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace." From the website of the Booker T Washington National Monument Virginia website. Here is the link to the website: www.nps.gov/bowa/index.htm
www.valleyblackheritage.org; Director (540 746-2088), directormlr@valleyblackheritage.org; Mailing address: SVBHP, 425 Hill St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802
EIN 81-1709430
EIN 81-1709430