Open Wednesday - Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM*

Arthur Ashe: Family Memories

Join members of Arthur Ashe's family for an afternoon of memories of his childhood in Richmond.

Congratulations to Mary Lauderdale,

BHMVA Director of Curatorial Services,
2026 Tourism Leadership Award winner.

This recognition reflects nearly 30 years of dedicated service, leadership, and care in support of BHMVA’s mission. From beginning as a volunteer to helping shape the institution’s growth and impact, Mary’s contributions have left a lasting mark on both the museum and the broader Richmond community.

Jackson Ward Farmers Market

Abner Clay Park
Market Dates: May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th, October 31th.

SONGS of TRUTH:
A Black Music Month Celebration

Juneteenth
11am -1pm

Rock, Rosetta, Rock! -A Musical Journey

June 6, 2026
2pm -4pm

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Places of History and Memory Linked to Enslavement and the Slave Trade

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The mission of the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) is to share, interpret, preserve, exhibit, and commemorate the rich history and culture of African Americans throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.

Through cultivated partnerships and innovative programming, BHMVA aims to restore a profound sense of cultural pride, wellbeing, and unity within the diaspora while fostering a more open and inclusive society. The museum’s dedication to the collection, documentation, and study of the history and culture of African Americans highlights stories that are often untold and forgotten, and actively contributes to the ongoing narrative through scholarship and curation.

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