Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area

FAIN: TA-296530-24

Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. (Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0922)
Gaila C Sims (Project Director: June 2023 to present)

An exhibit on the history of African Americans in the Fredericksburg, VA region.  

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) seeks funding in the amount of $24,233 for the development of upcoming exhibition Living Legacies: African American History in the Fredericksburg Area (2025). This comprehensive exhibit on African American history will be the pinnacle of a multiyear effort to enhance and expand African American public history efforts at FAM and across the city of Fredericksburg. FAM will combine multiple strategies of supported activities, including professional development for staff members and work with consultants, in the development and implementation of this interpretive exhibit.