During the Civil War, Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the ...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Current and former Virginia elected leaders speaking at this weekend’s service for the first Black mayor ...

Once the arsenal of the Confederacy and a manufacturer of shells during both World Wars, Tredegar ceased operations for good ...

February is around the corner – an annual nationally-recognized reminder to explore and celebrate Black history. This month ...

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor Most visitors are impressed with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, comparing its collections to what you would find in the art museums of much larger cities.

Cheryl Miller and Amar'e Stoudemire had a unique experience at the National Civil Rights Museum on Sunday. The two visited the museum alongside Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith, which meant ...

But Tom Hanks - star of films including Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan and Big - has written a letter endorsing a mobile Second World War Museum in Meinciau, Carmarthenshire. Seimon Pugh-Jones ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — As you prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Monday, the National Civil Rights Museum is inviting everyone to its big celebration. Whether you’re ...

The Florida Civil Rights Museum held an inaugural fundraising gala Thursday night at Tallahassee State College’s Student Union Ballroom to honor 10 living legends and induct 22 leaders from the ...

Dr. King's legacy lives on! The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is honoring the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20 with free admission on MLK Day. Museum admission is ...

Memphis, TN, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is proud to announce the acquisition of the extraordinary archive of Bayard Rustin, a pivotal ...

“I can’t believe it came in fourth,” said Mac Smith of Starkville. “It should be number one.” Smith believes the MS Civil Rights Museum is a go-to destination and should have ranked higher last year.