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Recreation - Virginia Beach, Special Events, Virginia Beach Department of Parks and Recreation
Hosts several large-scale events throughout the year at Virginia Beach Community Recreation Centers and parks. All events are free and open to the public.
Hosts several large-scale events throughout the year at Virginia Beach Community Recreation Centers and parks. All events are free and open to the public.
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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historical Preservation - Pocahontas, Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum
The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum site is that of the Original Pocahontas Mine, which was the first mine opened in the Pocahontas Coal Field. The original mine was opened in 1883 and was worked out in October 1955. The Exhibition Mine was first opened to the public in 1938. It is the only Exhibition Coal Mine in the world in which visitors may view the famed Pocahontas Number Three Coal Seam, which is more than ten feet in height, seen in its original state. The interior is well lit, and visitors will see how coal was cut, blasted down and loaded into mine cars. In contrast to modern methods of cutting the coal, there is an illustration of the old 'hand' method of undercutting, preliminary to blasting down the coal. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine is the only exhibition mine recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the country. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal mine is also recognized as Virginia's Official Coal Heritage Zone.
The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and Museum site is that of the Original Pocahontas Mine, which was the first mine opened in the Pocahontas Coal Field. The original mine was opened in 1883 and was worked out in October 1955. The Exhibition Mine was first opened to the public in 1938. It is the only Exhibition Coal Mine in the world in which visitors may view the famed Pocahontas Number Three Coal Seam, which is more than ten feet in height, seen in its original state. The interior is well lit, and visitors will see how coal was cut, blasted down and loaded into mine cars. In contrast to modern methods of cutting the coal, there is an illustration of the old 'hand' method of undercutting, preliminary to blasting down the coal. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine is the only exhibition mine recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the country. The Pocahontas Exhibition Coal mine is also recognized as Virginia's Official Coal Heritage Zone.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museum - Blacksburg, Museum of Geosciences. Virginia Tech
Exhibits and programs about geosciences. Minerals from Virginia and around the world.
Exhibits and programs about geosciences. Minerals from Virginia and around the world.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Museum - Newbern, Wilderness Road Regional Museum
A large, old home with several restored outbuildings including three log structures. The complex features a number of historical and genealogical books, records, letters, documents, photos and paintings of early settlers in southwest Virginia. It specializes in artifacts circa 1810 to 1865. The earliest documents of Pulaski County are stored here due to the proximity of the first county courthouse. Note for those with GPS, the museum is in Newbern, but the physical address is Dublin on VA 611, I81 Exit 98.
A large, old home with several restored outbuildings including three log structures. The complex features a number of historical and genealogical books, records, letters, documents, photos and paintings of early settlers in southwest Virginia. It specializes in artifacts circa 1810 to 1865. The earliest documents of Pulaski County are stored here due to the proximity of the first county courthouse. Note for those with GPS, the museum is in Newbern, but the physical address is Dublin on VA 611, I81 Exit 98.
What's Here
Historic Preservation
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Museum - Tazewell, Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park
A non-profit historical museum named for the National Landmark historic site on which it is located. The museum interprets pioneer and Native American life in the Appalachian frontier. Park features 15 historic log and stone buildings furnished to recreate the 1800's. Collects, exhibits, and interprets objects and cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia, Tazewell County.
A non-profit historical museum named for the National Landmark historic site on which it is located. The museum interprets pioneer and Native American life in the Appalachian frontier. Park features 15 historic log and stone buildings furnished to recreate the 1800's. Collects, exhibits, and interprets objects and cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia, Tazewell County.
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Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Educational Program - Norfolk, MacArthur Memorial Education Program, MacArthur Memorial
Provides students a view of history and their heritage based on the life and times of General MacArthur. Conducts programs for preschool through adult, in many subjects relating to the period 1880-1964.
Provides students a view of history and their heritage based on the life and times of General MacArthur. Conducts programs for preschool through adult, in many subjects relating to the period 1880-1964.
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Arts Centers
Cultural Heritage Programs
Reading Room - Alexandria, Watson Reading Room, Alexandria Black History Museum
The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African American history and culture. Currently has over 4,000 holdings documenting the history of African Americans. Books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, video and audio tapes are accessible by patrons. This library is a non-circulating facility but offers a 48-hour reserve shelf for patrons.
The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African American history and culture. Currently has over 4,000 holdings documenting the history of African Americans. Books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, video and audio tapes are accessible by patrons. This library is a non-circulating facility but offers a 48-hour reserve shelf for patrons.
What's Here
Libraries
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
Arts - Saltville, Museum of the Middle Appalachians
A chronological arrangement of exhibits show how a unique geology and the presence of salt have influenced the area for millions of years. The museum displays locally recovered artifacts and fossils from the Ice Age to the Civil War and the Industrial Age. The Saltville Exhibit Hall features changing displays focusing on more local historic and cultural topics. Step back through time! Seventeen permanent exhibits feature regional geology, Woodland Indian culture, Ice Age fossils, Salt and the Civil War, Company Town culture, and more. The Museum Store offers unique stoneware, T-shirts, fossils, educational toys, old photographs of the region, a large array of books on local history, and many other items related to the natural and cultural history of the Middle Appalachians.
A chronological arrangement of exhibits show how a unique geology and the presence of salt have influenced the area for millions of years. The museum displays locally recovered artifacts and fossils from the Ice Age to the Civil War and the Industrial Age. The Saltville Exhibit Hall features changing displays focusing on more local historic and cultural topics. Step back through time! Seventeen permanent exhibits feature regional geology, Woodland Indian culture, Ice Age fossils, Salt and the Civil War, Company Town culture, and more. The Museum Store offers unique stoneware, T-shirts, fossils, educational toys, old photographs of the region, a large array of books on local history, and many other items related to the natural and cultural history of the Middle Appalachians.
What's Here
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Historic Preservation
Museum - Hampton, Hampton Arts Commission
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center hosts a series of changing exhibitions throughout the year. Many of the area's leading arts organization partner with the Hampton Arts Commission in the presentation of annual exhibitions. Also offers a variety of art classes for children and adults.
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center hosts a series of changing exhibitions throughout the year. Many of the area's leading arts organization partner with the Hampton Arts Commission in the presentation of annual exhibitions. Also offers a variety of art classes for children and adults.
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Museums
Artist Services
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museum - Norfolk, Hermitage Museum and Gardens
Offers early 20th century Arts-and-Crafts style estate. Featuring 12 acres of gardens and art collections spanning 5,000 years. In addition, offers a permanent collection and gardens, exhibition galleries, working artist studios, art classes, camps, and an assortment of family programming.
Offers early 20th century Arts-and-Crafts style estate. Featuring 12 acres of gardens and art collections spanning 5,000 years. In addition, offers a permanent collection and gardens, exhibition galleries, working artist studios, art classes, camps, and an assortment of family programming.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Museum - Orange, James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage
Located in the heart of this historic town, the museum provides a rich and diverse historical collection with exhibits featuring possessions of James and Dolly Madison, the history and culture of Orange County, and a special Hall of Agriculture and Transportation the features a large collection of farm implements and vehicles, a 1923 Model T, sleighs and a 1732 Patent House erected at the direction of Royal Governor Alexander Spotswood.
Located in the heart of this historic town, the museum provides a rich and diverse historical collection with exhibits featuring possessions of James and Dolly Madison, the history and culture of Orange County, and a special Hall of Agriculture and Transportation the features a large collection of farm implements and vehicles, a 1923 Model T, sleighs and a 1732 Patent House erected at the direction of Royal Governor Alexander Spotswood.
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Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
Park - Alexandria, Alexandria African American Heritage Park, Alexandria Black History Museum
The park includes a one-acre 19th century African American cemetery. Of the more than 20 burials on this site, six identified headstones remain and are in their original location. The park was designed to co-exist with the original landscape of the cemetery and preserves the interesting and varied plant life on this site.
The park includes a one-acre 19th century African American cemetery. Of the more than 20 burials on this site, six identified headstones remain and are in their original location. The park was designed to co-exist with the original landscape of the cemetery and preserves the interesting and varied plant life on this site.
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Parks/Recreation Areas
Cultural Heritage Programs
Arts Grants - Richmond, Virginia Commission for the Arts
Provides grants to those who create, teach, present and administer the arts. Provides art programs that are administered in preK through 12th grade schools. Awards grants to non-profit arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, Universities, colleges,and local governments.
Provides grants to those who create, teach, present and administer the arts. Provides art programs that are administered in preK through 12th grade schools. Awards grants to non-profit arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, Universities, colleges,and local governments.
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Artist Services
Cultural Heritage Programs
Music - Harrisonburg, Shenandoah Valley Choral Society
Offers an opportunity for all singers to participate in a community choral group. Performs three concerts a year.
Offers an opportunity for all singers to participate in a community choral group. Performs three concerts a year.
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Recreational Activities/Sports
Performing Arts Facilities
Cultural Heritage Programs
Cultural Heritage - Suffolk, Native American Heritage, Nansemond Indian Tribal Association
Preserves cultural heritage for the Nansemond American Indian Tribe. Meets twice a year for Pow Wow.
Preserves cultural heritage for the Nansemond American Indian Tribe. Meets twice a year for Pow Wow.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
Arts - Big Island, Sedalia Center
Non Profit organization offering programs and performing arts supporting cultural arts
Non Profit organization offering programs and performing arts supporting cultural arts
What's Here
Artist Services
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Cultural Arts - Richmond, Weinstein JCC
At various times art exhibits, drama, lectures, films, and informational forums are available to members and the larger community.
At various times art exhibits, drama, lectures, films, and informational forums are available to members and the larger community.
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Arts Centers
Performing Arts Facilities
Cultural Heritage Programs
Indian Law Resource Center - DC, Indian Law Resource Center
Provides a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians. We provide legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native nations who are working to protect their lands.
Provides a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians. We provide legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native nations who are working to protect their lands.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
Legal Counseling
Advocacy
Legal Representation
Museum - Portsmouth, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Museums
Provides cultural and aesthetic experiences for museum visitors through the use of changing exhibitions in all media. Offers classes, lectures, performances, and demonstrations to stimulate interest in the arts.
Provides cultural and aesthetic experiences for museum visitors through the use of changing exhibitions in all media. Offers classes, lectures, performances, and demonstrations to stimulate interest in the arts.
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Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museum - Lynchburg, Legacy Project, The
The museum provides Central Virginia with professionally curated exhibits that chronicle the African American experience and preserve the heritage of a significant segment of our community. Exhibits with accompanying programs on Medicine and Health, Education, Businesses, the Black Church, the Jim Crow area, Civil Rights Movement, and Social and Civic Organizations.
The museum provides Central Virginia with professionally curated exhibits that chronicle the African American experience and preserve the heritage of a significant segment of our community. Exhibits with accompanying programs on Medicine and Health, Education, Businesses, the Black Church, the Jim Crow area, Civil Rights Movement, and Social and Civic Organizations.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
Museum - Gordonsville, Exchange Hotel Civil War Medical Museum
Provides a Civil War Medical Museum open to the public.
Provides a Civil War Medical Museum open to the public.
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Historic Preservation
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Historic Preservation - Portsmouth, Portsmouth Colored Community Library, Portsmouth Museums
First library that Portsmouth's African American citizens could use.
First library that Portsmouth's African American citizens could use.
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Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
Cultural Center - Fairfax, Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
The Center is a nonprofit social service organization committed to providing social, educational, fitness & wellness programs guided by Jewish values.
The Center is a nonprofit social service organization committed to providing social, educational, fitness & wellness programs guided by Jewish values.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
Art - Virginia Beach, Art Museum, Virginia Musuem of Contemporary Arts
Provides regularly changing exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other visual media.
Provides regularly changing exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, photography, glass, video and other visual media.
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Artist Services
Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Cultural Heritage - Virginia Beach, Cultural Center, Philippine Cultural Center of Virginia
Community center for the Hampton Roads Filipino and Filipino-American community. Offers social, cultural, and arts programs; health and senior citizen programs; historical presentations; and community meeting space.
Community center for the Hampton Roads Filipino and Filipino-American community. Offers social, cultural, and arts programs; health and senior citizen programs; historical presentations; and community meeting space.
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Community Facilities/Centers
Cultural Heritage Programs
