ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM

ALEXANDRIA, VA

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The Alexandria Black History Museum is a historical museum located in Alexandria, Virginia, dedicated to documenting and preserving the history and culture of African Americans in Alexandria and the surrounding areas. The museum is housed in the historic Robert H. Robinson Library, which was built in 1940 as the city's first library for African Americans.

The museum's exhibits feature artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of African American life in Alexandria from the colonial era to the present day. Visitors can explore exhibits on topics such as slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits and special events throughout the year.

In addition to its exhibits, the Alexandria Black History Museum offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. The museum also maintains a research library and archives, which contain a wealth of historical materials related to African American history in Alexandria.

Overall, the Alexandria Black History Museum is an important cultural institution that provides a unique window into the rich and complex history of African Americans in the Alexandria area.

ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALEXANDRIA VA. US MID #8405100177

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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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ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
902 WYTHE ST
ALEXANDRIA
VA
22314

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MID # 8405100177
Name ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 38.812242, -77.048302
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 510
US Census Tract: 201600
US Census Block: 3007