Virginia is for Lovers

  • Welcome

    Welcome

    • About Virginia
    • Welcome Centers
    • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
    • Accessible Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Weather
    • Transportation
    • Related Links
    • Weddings In Virginia
    • LGBT Travel
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOP

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Things To Do

    Things To Do

    • Family Fun
    • Historic Sites
    • Eat & Drink
    • Outdoors
    • THEME PARKS & WATERPARKS
    • Zoos & Aquariums
    • Music
    • BEACHES
    • State Parks
    • National Parks
    • CAVERNS
    • Golf
    • SPAS
    • SHOPPING
    • MUSEUMS
    • Arts & Culture
    • LOVEworks
    • Filmed in Virginia

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Events

    Events

    • ARTS & CRAFTS
    • CIVIL WAR
    • CULINARY
    • FAMILY FUN
    • FESTIVALS
    • HISTORY & HERITAGE
    • MUSIC FESTIVALS
    • PERFORMANCES
    • SPORTING
    • WINE FESTIVALS

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Places To Stay

    Places To Stay

    • BED & BREAKFAST
    • COTTAGES & CABINS
    • INNS
    • RESORTS
    • PET FRIENDLY
    • CAMPING
    • HOTELS & MOTELS
    • LODGES & GUEST RANCHES
    • Vacation Homes & Rentals
    • VIRGINIA GREEN

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Deals

    Deals

    • DEALS & DISCOUNTS
    • FALL PACKAGES
    • FAMILY FUN PACKAGES
    • FOOD AND WINE PACKAGES
    • HISTORY DEALS
    • SPRING PACKAGES
    • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
    • ROMANCE PACKAGES
    • TRAVEL PACKAGES

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Store
  • Maps

    Maps

    • Virginia
    • Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands
    • Central Virginia
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
    • Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
    • Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia
    • Northern Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Southern Virginia
    • Virginia Mountains

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Accessible Travel

Museums FAHI African American Museum & Cultural Center

Come travel the road of history with us!
  • Address
    211 W Fayette Street
    Martinsville, VA 24112
  • Phone
    276-732-3496 (FAHI/Museum Information)
  • City
    Martinsville
    Locality
    Martinsville City
    pin for print map of virginia
  • Email Us
  • Visit Site

Fayette Area Historical Initiative African American Museum and Cultural Center was created to collect, preserve and interpret African American experiences and community life in Martinsville/Henry County. This is achieved with the use of displays and exhibits to highlight history and culture.

Exhibits showcase more than 100 years of African American history on Fayette Street. The exhibits, "Walking down the street what do you see?" and "Where we were...where are we today?" show 2 miles of road along Fayette St. While traveling the 2 mile stretch, you will see black owned businesses, doctor's offices, retail stores and historic buildings.

See black history exhibits on the local as well as the national level. Photo displays of events, educators, doctors, businesses and churches are all here. Stop in today, you may see some familiar faces.

Hours of Operation Are By Appointment Only

 

Amenities

  • Family Friendly

Region

Southern Virginia

Last Updated: 06/07/2019

What's Nearby

  • Grattan Creek
    Grattan Creek
    191 Fayette Street
    Martinsville, VA 24112
    0.09 MI
  • Martinsville Uptown Farmers' Market
    Martinsville Uptown Farmers' Market
    65 West Main Street
    Martinsville, VA 24112
    0.18 MI
  • Chain of Fools Bicycle Repair
    Chain of Fools Bicycle Repair
    28 Fayette Street
    Martinsville, VA 24112
    0.22 MI
  • Dr. Dana O. Baldwin Memorial Park
    Dr. Dana O. Baldwin Memorial Park
    500 Swanson St
    Martinsville, VA 24112
    0.23 MI
  • Prillaman's Market
    Prillaman's Market
    25 Fayette Street
    Martinsville, VA 24112
    0.23 MI

    Area Events

    You Might Like

    • Museums
      Port Royal Museum of American History
      506 Main Street
      Port Royal, VA
    • Museums
      Pocahontas Island Black History Museum
      224 Witten Street
      Petersburg, VA
    • Museums
      Birthplace of Country Music Museum
      101 Country Music Way
      Bristol, VA
    • Museums
      Virginia Musical Museum - Williamsburg
      6316 Richmond Road
      Williamsburg , VA
    • Museums
      Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitors Center
      700 Army Navy Dr
      Arlington, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Pleasant Grove Park
      1730 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
      Palmyra, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Blue Ridge Institue & Museum's Farm
      P.O. Box 1000
      Ferrum, VA
    • Museums
      Dr. Phipps Family Museum
      194 Clintwood Main Street
      Clintwood, VA
    • Museums
      Mathews Historical Museum
      198 Main Street
      Mathews, VA
    • Historic Sites
      Blandford Church & Cemetery
      111 Rochelle Lane
      Petersburg, VA
    See More
    SV16021603V_008.JPG

    Winter in Virginia

    • Mountain Resorts

      Cabin Rentals

      Skiing

      Ice Skating

      Whale Watching

      Winter Hikes

      Luxury Retreats
    Virginia is for Lovers Trucker Hat

    Shop with us for merchandise and gifts

    Shop Virginia

    We Need Your Feedback

    Take our Survey

    Travel Updates

    Success! Get ready to start receiving Virginia.org travel updates.

    Find out why Virginia is for Lovers. You’ll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best Virginia vacation yet. Plus exclusive offers, deals, packages and more! Sign up for Virginia is for Lovers Emails now!

    There’s always more to LOVE in Virginia. Please select any topic that interests you!

    About Va
    • Virginia Travel Blog
    • Welcome Centers
    • Cities & Localities
    • Transportation
    • Virginia Is For Lovers
    Contact Us
    • Media/Press Room
    • Send Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
    • Travel Industry
    • Travel Guide Order
    Travel
    • Group Planners
    • Sports Marketers
    • Meetings Professionals
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • Accessible Travel
    Additional Links
    • Virginia Is For Lovers Store
    • Add/Update Your Listings
    • Website Survey
    • Site Map
    • Virginia is for Lovers
    • DiscoverAmerica.com
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • France
    • Germany
    • England
    • Korea
    • China
    • Japan

    Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● © 2021 Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 E. Cary St., Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
    For Virginia citizen and business services visit www.Virginia.gov. ● Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit www.VEDP.org.