James Solomon Russell/Saint Paul's College Museum and Archives

08/05/2026

The museum is always happy to help our schools where there is a need and continuing the legacy of James Solomon Russell as part of our community outreach. With schools getting ready to open we hope this is will be the best school year ever. Stay tuned for information soon about our friend Malcolm Mitchell’s return with his Read with Malcolm program in October.

A heartfelt thank you to the James Solomon Russell–Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives for their generous donation of 40 nap mats for the Pre-K students in the Cub’s Den at Brunswick Education Center!

Your kindness and commitment to supporting our youngest learners will help create a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment where our children can rest, grow, and thrive each day.

Pictured with Ms. Darlene Brown, Administrator of Early Childhood and Community Engagement are Mrs. Nastelle Graves and Mr. and Mrs. James Grimstead, whose generosity and support made this wonderful donation possible.

We are truly grateful for community partners who believe in investing in the future of our children. Together, we are making a difference, one child at a time!

07/28/2026

We are excited for the big day this Saturday. Hope everyone will come out and join us, as we will be there signing up kids for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and giving away free books to elementary students while supplies last. This is a great event. Don’t miss it.

07/23/2026

We are excited about some new additions, updates and new items we are working on this summer at the museum. Hope to have it finished by early fall. We will keep you updated. For tours of the museum please contact Mr. James Grimstead, 434-848-3800. Thanks to you all for your continued support.

07/20/2026

Happy Birthday to our friend Malcolm Mitchell! We are so grateful for our partnership and thankful for your dedication to helping inspire a love of reading in our children. We hope you have a wonderful day!

07/13/2026

If you are in Richmond, we hope you will be able to stop by the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia to check out their new exhibit, “A Compromised Freedom: 250 Years of Black Life in Virginia.” The museum is open Wednesday - Saturday from 10-5. They do take donations. We are proud to be a part of this new exhibit. We loaned some photographs and artifacts which are now on display. This is the third time we have participated in special exhibits with them. A part of Brunswick County history is now on display in Richmond. Thanks BHMVA for asking us to participate in this historic exhibit. We are honored.

Today is Community Access Day at , which means you can experience A Compromised Freedom: 250 Years of Black Life in Virginia with free admission.

As part of the Virginia250 Commemoration, this powerful new exhibition invites you to explore 250 years of Black life in Virginia through stories of resilience, leadership, sacrifice, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom.

While admission is free, donations are always appreciated. Your support helps make Community Access Days like this possible and allows us to continue preserving, sharing, and celebrating Virginia’s Black history for everyone. To make a donation, click the link in the bio.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and spend the day exploring the museum, our newest exhibition, and the stories that continue to shape our community!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Today, we honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifices that built our nation. Let’s celebrate our freedom and remember those who made it possible. 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

The museum is pleased to announce that we will once again be participating in another new exhibit at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond. The new exhibit, which we loaned some items for, will be opening July 8th and is entitled: A Compromised Freedom: 250 Years of Black Life in Virginia. We encourage you to visit and see the new exhibit once it opens.
Also they will be hosting a talk with Brunswick’s own Brown Family with Browntown Farms on July 11 from 2-4 p. m.

Thanks to everyone at the Black History Museum for again including us in your work. We are excited to be a part.

July at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia is full, and we saved YOU a seat!

This month we open A Compromised Freedom: 250 Years of Black Life in Virginia, a look at two and a half centuries of our story across the Commonwealth. Our newest exhibition, The Ealey Project, is open too, honoring the life, leadership, and lasting impact of Roland “Duke” Ealey.

Check out this flyer and our website for more info on our programs and to register. Registration is required. Save this post, pick your dates, and tap the link in bio to reserve your spot.

Which one are we seeing you at? Let us know ⬇️⬇️

06/30/2026

We hope to see you there. The museum will be there to sign kids up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We will also have giveaways. This is always a great event.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for Freeman Community Empowerment Day on Saturday, August 1st, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

📍 Location: The Inspiration Center (formerly Meljo's)
21391 Governor Harrison Pkwy, Freeman, VA

Freeman Community Empowerment is excited to once again bring together neighbors, families, and friends for a day filled with fun, food, fellowship, and community impact.

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers and father figures out there! Today, we celebrate the strength, guidance, and dedication that fathers bring to their families. Thank you for your hard work, your mentorship, and the values you instill both at home and here in our community.

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth marks the momentous day when the last enslaved people in the United States were finally emancipated, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

This day is a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice, equality, and liberation. It's a time to reflect on the progress we've made, but also to recognize the work that still lies ahead in the pursuit of true equality for all.

Together we can create a future where every individual is truly free to thrive and pursue their dreams, regardless of race or background.