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AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
Start at
The Black History Museum, which explores Virginia’s vast African-American heritage. bhmvphoto.gif (303658 bytes)

From there walk up Leigh St. to Adams St. and over one block where you'll find the...

Bojangles Statue

“Bojangles” Monument Statue - dedicated to the vaudeville legend.
Bill -Bojangles- Robinson defined the artistry of tap dancing for two generations of Americans. His monument is located at the site where "Bojangles" donated a stoplight for the safety of the neighborhood children. Adams & West Leigh Sts., Richmond..
(courtesy Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Walk three blocks to the corner of 2nd and Leigh Streets to the...
Maggie Walker National Historic Site - This National Parks Service site is devoted to the life of this pioneer banker and community leader maggiew.jpg (12159 bytes)

Walk two blocks to Marshall St. and seven blocks to 10th St. Walk one block to Clay St. to...

wickham Valentine Museum/ Wickham House - The museum of the history of Richmond. Wickham House has recently undergone extensive restoration.


 

 

The Black History Museum and
Cultural Center of Virginia
00 Clay Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804)780-9093
fax: (804)780-9107


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