Puttin on The Ritz: New Exhibit Launched at HMAAC

On June 25, 2017   /   Exhibits, HMAAC Updates  
Puttin on The Ritz: New Exhibit Launched at HMAAC

The Harrison Museum of African American Culture announces a dual exhibition, “MANY FACES” featuring photographer Robert Houston and “FAMILY PICTURES from UNEXPECTED PLACES” featuring photographer Anthony French. The exhibition, a photographic essay on American life, documents “Life in Resurrection City”, the concept of coming back to life

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Tea Party and Hat Show

On April 26, 2017   /   Exhibits, HMAAC Updates  
Tea Party and Hat Show

Join us on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00 PM for an afternoon of fashion and tea. See the latest trends and traditions in hat design from local vendors and hat collectors. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite hats (gentlemen too) and can be a part of

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The Mountaintop

On February 20, 2017   /   Exhibits, HMAAC Updates  
The Mountaintop

The Mountaintop By Katori HallDrama, Staged Reading | February 24 – February 25 The Mountaintop takes place on the evening of April 3, 1968 in a motel room in Memphis, Tennessee. The story centers on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., prominent leader of the American civil rights

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‘Extraordinary Crowns,’ an exhibit of African American Hats

On December 6, 2016   /   Exhibits  

  ‘Extraordinary Crowns,’ an exhibit of African American Hats Contact: Charles Price, Board President, 540.857.4395 Harrison Museum of African American History and Culture On January 8, 2017, the Harrison Museum will open the exhibit ‘Extraordinary Crowns: The Collection of Irma Jean Young Smith.’ Highlighting around 30 crowns

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6th Annual Sunday Jazz Brunch & Silent Auction

On August 15, 2016   /   Events, HMAAC Updates  
6th Annual Sunday Jazz Brunch & Silent Auction

Please join us on September 11, 2016, 1pm – 4pm at the Hotel Roanoke for our 6th Annual Sunday Jazz Brunch & Silent Auction benefiting the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, featuring entertainment by Custom Vibes. Please RSVP by September 5, 2016 Sunday, September 11, 2016,

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Artist & Musicians Lecture Series: Oscar Micheaux

On July 13, 2016   /   Exhibits  

On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 5:30pm-7:30pm, the Harrison Museum is proud to host a film presentation entitled Oscar Micheaux: God’s Step Children!!! This film is a part of our Artists & Musicians Lecture Series. We are pleased to have Amy Gerber-Stroh, Film Professor at Hollins University

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The Incomparable Artistry of Waltye Rasulala

On May 5, 2016   /   HMAAC Updates  

The Harrison Musem is proud to present The Incomparable Artistry of Waltye Rasulala on Sunday May 15th at 3:30pm. Join us for an afternoon of lyric and song on the Trinkle Main Stage of Mill Mountain Theatre! Waltye Rasulala, lyric soprano, has entertained audiences in both concert

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