Local farmers and growers interested in connecting directly with the community, expanding visibility for their products, and being part of a new community-centered market experience in Jackson Ward are encouraged to sign up 🌱
In partnership with @happilynaturalfestival , BHMVA is helping create a space rooted in fresh produce, wellness, culture, and support for local agriculture and small growers.
🗓 Market Dates:
May 30 • June 27 • July 25 • August 29 • September 26 • October 31
The deadline to register for the May 30th market is May 23rd.
Interested vendors can register through the link in @bhmva bio.
Looking for something meaningful to add to your week? ☀️ Stop by the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia and spend some time with stories, history, creativity, and community right here in the heart of Jackson Ward.
Whether you’re bringing family, meeting up with a friend, bringing the kids, or taking a moment for yourself after a long week, BHMVA is a great place to switch up your routine and enjoy something different.
Take in Arthur Ashe: An Enduring Legacy, check out RVA Community Makers now on view, explore our permanent exhibitions, and stop by the gift shop for local finds and unique items you may not come across anywhere else.
We’re open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM. Come by and see us this week!!
Save all the dates 📝
JUNE 2026 at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is filled with opportunities to connect through history, music, family stories, culture, and community!
From Kidz@122 programming and Juneteenth celebrations to special conversations and featured experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars...
And if you want to know what's coming sooner--sure to sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to hear about upcoming programs, exhibitions, and events.
We have a lot in store this spring and summer. Join us at @bhmva !
#bhmva #rva #804 #richmondva #virginiamoms
The weather is nice, the sun is out, and it’s a great day to get out and enjoy Jackson Ward ☀️
If you’re out and about today, stop by BHMVA explore our exhibitions, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a little history, culture, and community while you’re here.
Whether you’re with family, friends, or taking a little time for yourself, come see us today. We’re here until 5 PM!
Dr. King Davis, who served as the first Black commissioner of Virginia’s mental health system, helped preserve and digitize more than 800,000 historic records and photographs connected to Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia which is recognized as America’s first public mental health hospital created specifically for Black patients.
When the archives faced possible destruction, Dr. Davis led efforts to secure funding, build partnerships, and organize teams of researchers and archivists to protect the records for future generations. His work helped preserve the stories of thousands of Black patients whose lives and experiences were often excluded from historical records.
For his efforts, Dr. Davis received the 2019 Benjamin Rush Award from the American Psychiatric Association for outstanding contributions to the history of psychiatry.
His work continues to shape conversations around mental health, history, race, and preservation across Virginia and beyond.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health, access to care, and the stories that have shaped mental health history in America.
At @bhmva , we preserve and share stories that inspire!
#blackexcellence #blackhistory #virginiahistory #bhmva #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Due to an overwhelming community response, registration for “Reclaiming the Narrative: Watermelon, Cultural Identity, and Profitable Crops” is now at capacity!
We’re grateful for the excitement surrounding this important conversation and appreciate everyone who registered to join us. If you have a change in plans, please update your registration or notify us at @bhmva or [email protected] that you are unable to attend.
To stay connected and be among the first to hear about our upcoming programs, exhibitions, and community events, be sure to sign up for our newsletter through the link in @bhmva bio.
Did you know? Earl Lloyd (@earllloyd_nba ), the first Black player in NBA history, was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia during segregation.
Lloyd grew up in the city’s historic Parker-Gray neighborhood and attended the segregated Parker-Gray High School, where he became a standout basketball player under Coach Louis R. Johnson. At the time, Black students in Alexandria faced unequal facilities and limited opportunities, but Parker-Gray became a source of pride, excellence, and community.
After graduating in 1946, Lloyd earned a scholarship to West Virginia State College before making history with the Washington Capitols in 1950.
He won an NBA Championship with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. That made him not only the first Black player to appear in an NBA game, but also one of the first Black players to win an NBA championship.
Today, his legacy continues to be honored in Alexandria, where courts, streets, and historical markers recognize the impact of a Black Virginian who helped change the game forever.
At @bhmva , we preserve and share stories that inspire.
📸: Shared from the @sixers
#blackexcellence #blackhistory #virginiahistory #bhmva
Behind so many strong communities, families, classrooms, and generations are the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, educators, caregivers, mentors, healers, storytellers, and community builders who helped shape them first.
At BHMVA, we honor the women whose love, wisdom, resilience, and care continue to carry stories and generations forward 🖤
Make some time for yourself this Saturday at @bhmva .
Moms, bring the family out and enjoy the day together!Teachers, after pouring into students all week, come take a moment for yourself.
It's a beautiful day to walk through the exhibitions, spend time with the stories, explore the gift shop, and enjoy being in the heart of Jackson Ward ☀️
Whether you stop in with loved ones or come solo for a quiet moment, we’d love to welcome you in!
📍122 W. Leigh Street, Richmond
🕙 Open Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM
What a fun day at @bhmva 🎾
Our young visitors spent the day learning about the life and legacy of Richmond’s own Arthur Ashe through games, creativity, movement, and storytelling.
This was part of our Kidz@122 series, with youth programming happening every first Saturday at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia.
To stay connected and learn more about what we have planned for kids this spring and summer, make sure to sign up for our newsletter through the link in @bhmva bio.
Local farmers and growers interested in being part of a new community farmers market series in Jackson Ward are encouraged to sign up 🌱
In partnership with @happilynaturalfestival , the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is excited to help create a space centered around fresh produce, wellness, community connection, and support for local growers.
Market Dates:
May 30 • June 27 • July 25 • August 29 • September 26 • October 31
Interested vendors can register through the link in @bhmva bio.
Did you know? The National Training School for Women and Girls, which educated generations of Black girls and young women from across the world, was started by a Black woman from Orange, Virginia.
Nannie Helen Burroughs was an educator, leader, writer, and activist who believed Black women and girls deserved access to strong education, opportunity, independence, and leadership. In 1909, she founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, D.C., creating a space where students were taught academics, business skills, trades, and leadership at a time when many opportunities were still out of reach for Black women.
As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor educators like Nannie Helen Burroughs whose impact reached far beyond the classroom and continues to inspire today.
At @bhmva , we preserve stories that remind us how education can shape communities, futures, and generations.
#teacherappreciationweek #blackhistory #blackwomenrock #virginiahistory #bhmva
