Black History Month Community Events
The Vibe celebrates Black History 365 with “Did You Know?” a daily
highlight of black history with Tim Steele at 2:15 PM, powered by Ebony
and the Vibe!
Thank you to the students at Westside Elementary School for sharing
their voices, quotes, and moments in history celebrating Black History
Month on Vibe!
The Legacy Museum of African American History celebrates its 25th
anniversary in Lynchburg! Enjoy a museum tour. The first exhibit is
dedicated to the founders, and the second gallery has specific information
about Lynchburg’s founding and how African Americans contributed to its
inception. Self-guided tours are welcomed, or for a guided tour, please call
434-845-3455. The Museum is located at 403 Monroe St in Lynchburg.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 seniors, and $2 youth/students
TAP (Total Action for Progress) Black History Celebration is on
Thursday, March 20 at 10 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church in
Roanoke! They will Honor the Past with the Harrison Museum of African
American Culture, Acknowledge the Future with The Roanoke Tribune, and
Build the Future with Melrose Plaza. Admission is free, and lunch will be
provided, although registration is required by February 3. For more
information, please visit tapintohope.org. St. John’s Episcopal Church is
located at 1 Mountain Ave SW in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory
Group at Jones Memorial Library for a discussion and workshop
about uncovering your genealogy and family treasures on Saturday,
March 22 at 10 AM in Lynchburg! Genealogist and community
historian Bessida Cauthorne White will present a session entitled
“Recognizing and Sharing Family Treasures,” exploring how to identify,
inventory, document, and save treasures in your family’s possessions. Deb
Smith, Executive Director of Jones Memorial Library, will share about
available resources and how you can start discovering your genealogical
roots in physical records. Jones Memorial Library is located at 2311
Memorial Ave in Lynchburg.