
Black Resistance: Education and Community
Focus on oral histories gathered from PACTS/UKHS alumni, the history of Juneteenth and the impact of resistance through education and community.
- Jun 13, 2023
- 12:00 PM
The City of Virginia Beach History Museums include the Thoroughgood House, Francis Land House, Lynnhaven House and Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum. They are a division of the City’s Cultural Affairs Department.
As part of the municipal government of the City of Virginia Beach, the Cultural Affairs Department engages residents and visitors through meaningful arts, heritage, and cultural experiences to connect and strengthen communities.
About UsFocus on oral histories gathered from PACTS/UKHS alumni, the history of Juneteenth and the impact of resistance through education and community.
The Fuzz Band takes the stage outside of the PACTS/UKHS Museum for a soulful celebration of music and history!
Explore the games that both adults and children historically enjoyed!
Come out and learn about Virginia’s Indigenous Peoples, including their environment, customs and history. You can also handcraft your own pinch pot!
Learn about the history and stories of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the Thoroughgood House property.
Join us for a swashbuckling adventure through the history of pirates and piracy!
Learn more about this rare colonial artifact!
Check out this musical piece of history used at Princess Anne County Training School in the 1960s!
Virginia Beach's history is surprisingly broad, and the Virginia Beach History Museums provide memorable experiences for those wishing to discover the true hidden treasures of the Atlantic…