ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY

RICHMOND, VA

Elegba Folklore Society is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia that is dedicated to preserving and promoting African and African-American culture and heritage through the arts. Founded in 1990 by Janine Bell, the society has become a cornerstone of the city's cultural community.

The organization offers a variety of programs and events that showcase the rich history and traditions of African and African-American people, including dance performances, music concerts, visual arts exhibitions, and educational workshops. Elegba Folklore Society also hosts an annual Juneteenth celebration, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

In addition to its cultural programming, Elegba Folklore Society provides community outreach services, such as mentoring programs for young people, and partnerships with local schools to integrate African and African-American history into the curriculum.

The society's headquarters, the Elegba Folklore Society Cultural Center, is located in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond and serves as a hub for cultural activities and community events. Overall, Elegba Folklore Society is a vibrant and important institution that celebrates and preserves the rich cultural heritage of African and African-American people in Virginia.

ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RICHMOND VA. US MID #8405100154

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8046443900
• website: http://www.efsinc.org

ELEGBA FOLKLORE SOCIETY
101 E BROAD ST
RICHMOND
VA
23219

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