Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation

The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation is a cultural institution in the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, that sponsors exhibits, concerts, lecture series, and other cultural activities.[1] Plans are to headquarter the museum in the Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, which is currently undergoing a renovation process. The BMCF also consists of the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall, a museum of African-American heritage in Blacksburg.[2]

History and progress

The Alexander Black House in 1900. The renovated house, now located at Draper Road in Blacksburg, is the headquarters for the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation.

In 1798, the Town of Blacksburg was laid out in a 16-square grid, which covered a 38-acre (150,000 m2) land plot bordered on four sides by Jackson, Draper, Clay and Wharton Streets. Many of the blocks now have different businesses located there, but a committee has been established to promote community awareness about the historical significance of many different locations downtown, especially the Alexander Black House.[3]

Mission

The mission of the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation is to preserve, interpret and promote Blacksburg's art, history and cultural heritage.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Travis (13 September 2014). "Music from the '70s and '80s takes center stage at Blacksburg museum". Roanoke Times. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 Town of Blacksburg
  3. ↑ The Collegiate Times. "Blacksburg's balancing act"

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Coordinates: 37°14′01″N 80°25′16″W / 37.233722°N 80.421105°W / 37.233722; -80.421105

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