Our Mission
To collect, preserve, interpret, inform and celebrate Virginia’s African American
history, culture and community and to educate the public about African
American contributions in all areas of endeavor.
history, culture and community and to educate the public about African
American contributions in all areas of endeavor.
Our Vision
The Virginia African American Cultural Center
(VAACC) will be the statewide leader in generating
historical and cultural content through programs,
artistic performances and curated exhibits.
(VAACC) will be the statewide leader in generating
historical and cultural content through programs,
artistic performances and curated exhibits.
Goals
To create an opportunity for those who would love to learn more about African American culture, and to explore and revel in its history
To reiterate the important role of African Americans and share how essential African American culture and History is to our City
A center to showcase the struggles of African Americans for civil rights and how they have impacted freedom struggles regionally and around the world
To build partnerships with African American historic sites and cultural center in the regions and nationally
To reiterate the important role of African Americans and share how essential African American culture and History is to our City
A center to showcase the struggles of African Americans for civil rights and how they have impacted freedom struggles regionally and around the world
To build partnerships with African American historic sites and cultural center in the regions and nationally