The Harrison Museum of African American Culture

New Exhibits for 2013

Webmaster — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:53:51 +0000

We are excited to announce our newest exhibits for 2013:

The African Diaspora in Roanoke
A Photo Essay by Stephanie Klein-Davis
Antoinette Hale: “I Enjoy the Process of Painting”
Passage to Freedom: Secrets of the Underground Railroad
A Traveling Exhibition
The Oral History Project
No Limits: A Site Specific Installation by Dianne Smith

View our Exhibits page for more information.

Book Signing with Patricia Moore-Harbour

Webmaster — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:36:26 +0000

Community Educators: A Resource for Educating and Developing Our Youth asserts that education is broader than just schooling. It recognizes that the relationship between education, democracy, and community is inseparable, and illustrates the important lessons learned from citizens, organizations, and communities dedicated to the development of youth. The book sets as a challenge the need to view education as broader than the current accepted thinking and to act on improving education through collaborative relationships.

Harbour is an associate of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Dayton, Ohio, that seeks to identify and address the challenges to making democracy work as it should through interrelated program areas that focus on citizens, communities, and institutions. She is also the CEO/president of the Harbour Center for Quality Education LLC and founder of the Healing the Heart of Diversity initiative. Harbour holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Howard University, a Master of Education Degree from the University of Virginia and a Doctorate Degree in Education Administration and Policy Studies from Vanderbilt University. She served as a member of the Hollins University board of trustees from 1999 – 2008.

For more information about Community Educators: A Resource for Educating and Developing Our Youth, visit: kettering.org/publications/community-educators-aresource.

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Photos – 23rd Henry Street Heritage Festival Posted on Facebook

Webmaster — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:42:05 +0000

WOW!!! What an amazing time!

The 23rd Henry Street Heritage Festival was an outstanding success! Many thanks to everyone who attended, participated in events, worked behind the scenes and the actual event.

Select this link to go to FACEBOOK and view photos from the event.

HSHF Entertainment Poster

Webmaster — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:00:54 +0000

Sunday Jazz Brunch – September 9, 2012

Webmaster — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:31:32 +0000

Featured Entertainment:
Encore Appearance of The Mike Steven’s Project
Waldorf, Maryland

Sunday, September 9, 2012
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hotel Roanoke Shenandoah Ballroom

The cover is a reproduction of the oil print,
“Smooth Sounds” by J. Pierre.
Courtesy of: Galerie Francois II – Roanoke, VA

HMAAC Administrative Office – 540-857-4395

Sweet Potato Pie Contest 2012

Webmaster — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:08:48 +0000

HARRISON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE

And The Roanoke Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

PRESENT

Sweet Potato Pie Bake-off Contest – 2012

AUGUST 25, 2012 at 6 pm

Claude Moore Education Complex – Roanoke, VA

Contest Rules & Entry Form

Roanoke’s Got Talent – Auditions – August 18, 2012

Webmaster — Mon, 28 May 2012 06:41:17 +0000

Roanoke’s Got Talent is a showcase of local and regional experienced/amateur talent in the Roanoke Valley for competition and monetary prizes during the 2012 Henry Street Heritage Festival.

A talent hunt will be conducted prior to the festival to identify best of show talent to compete the afternoon of the HSHF. Talent will be recruited throughout the Roanoke Valley regardless of age.

AUDITIONS HELD AT William Fleming High School Auditorium at 4:00 pm Saturday, August 18th.

Click here to get all the details about this exciting event!

The 23 Annual Henry Street Heritage Festival – 9/15/12

Webmaster — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:04:59 +0000

23rd Annual Henry Street Heritage Festival
Saturday September 15, 2012
Elmwood Park
11:30 am to 10 pm

Come and enjoy a celebration of African American heritage (traditions, food, merchandise, and entertainment), and reunite with family and friends as you explore the:

Merchant Village
Food Village
411 – Community Information Village
Health Village
Children’s Village

This year’s festival continues two popular events: Roanoke’s Got Talent and the HSHF Sweet Potato Pie Bake-off. Think you know talent? Do you have discriminating taste buds? Both events will have audience participation in the Final Judging!

Check back for the featured artists for the Morning, Afternoon and VIBE Evening Concert performances.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND APPLICATIONS FOR EVENTS

The Henry Street Heritage Festival (HSHF) is the signature fundraising event for the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Inc., a non-profit organization (501(c)3). Proceeds from the festival benefit the museum’s operating funds.

HMAAC Receives Several Grants

Webmaster — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:57:31 +0000

2011-2012

HMMAC Receives the Taubman Grant for $25,000
HMAAC Receives a grant for $23,000 from the Roanoke Arts Commission

DON PULLEN: Arts Exhibit Reception & Tribute

Webmaster — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:36:02 +0000

Jefferson Center and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture are proud to announce two very special events celebrating one of the most extraordinary and innovative jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century, Roanoke’s native son Don Pullen.

DON PULLEN ARTS EXHIBIT RECEPTION & OPEN HOUSE
Friday, December 16th at 5:30pm (Light refreshments & cash bar)

DON PULLEN TRIBUTE CONCERT:
Another Reason to Celebrate: The Life & Music of Don Pullen
Saturday, January 14th at 8:00pm

Click on the dates above for more information.