JOSEPHINE SCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSEUM

BERRYVILLE, VA

The Josephine School Community Museum in Berryville, VA is a unique and fascinating museum that celebrates the history of the African American community in the area. Located in the historic Josephine School, the museum was established in the 1990s by the Josephine School Alumni Association. It is dedicated to preservation, education and research of the African American experience in the Shenandoah Valley.

The museum houses a variety of artifacts that tell the story of African American life in the area, as well as artifacts from the Josephine School itself. These include photographs, newspaper clippings, textiles, furniture, books and more. There are also displays of traditional African American crafts, such as quilting, basket-making and woodworking.

The museum also offers educational activities and programs, such as lectures, tours and workshops. It also hosts special events, including musical performances, poetry readings and art exhibitions.

The Josephine School Community Museum is a great resource for anyone interested in learning about the African American experience in the Shenandoah Valley. It is a unique and important part of the Berryville community and a wonderful place to explore the history of the area.

JOSEPHINE SCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSEUM is a History Museum in BERRYVILLE VA. US MID #8405100857

The museum is classed as HST (History 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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Contact JOSEPHINE SCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSEUM

• telephone: 5409555512
• website: http://www.jschoolmuseum.org

JOSEPHINE SCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSEUM
PO BOX 423
BERRYVILLE
VA
22611-0423

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