Learn About Virginia's Black History

Virginia is home to the longest continuous experience of Black life and culture in the United States. Some of the world’s greatest achievements happened in Virginia, but for too long, we’ve taken an incomplete look at our history. Incredible stories of bravery, innovation, and passion of Black Americans in the Commonwealth have gone unheard or untold. 

Embrace these once-quieted voices and take in more than 400 years of Black history and culture at these sites around Virginia, including several on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

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Black History Experiences

Black History Trail Map

Find more Black History sites and stories at AfroVirginia.org