Harrison Museum of African American Culture

Harrison Museum of African American Culture The Harrison Museum of African American Cultures, Inc.

(HMAAC) is a cultural and educational institution committed to advocating, showcasing,preserving and celebrating the art and history of African Americans for Roanoke Valley citizens and visitors. Memorabilia, photographs, and objects relating to the African-American experience in the Roanoke Valley form an extensive portion of the Harrison Museum Permanent Collection. Oral stories and recollection

s as told by elders highlight the culture and significance of the valley's black communities. Thanks to the generosity of several donors, the Harrison Museum owns an impressive collection of African masks, bronze sculptures, paintings, furniture, jewelry and textiles from Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique, Liberia, Rwanda, Zaire and South Africa.

Post your Family with a special experience that makes your Family Reunion or who you’re coming with to the Family Reunio...
08/31/2026

Post your Family with a special experience that makes your Family Reunion or who you’re coming with to the Family Reunion and

Henry Street is more than a place,it’s a collection of stories, memories, music, culture and community. And we want to...
08/31/2026



Henry Street is more than a place,it’s a collection of stories, memories, music, culture and community. And we want to hear YOURS!

As we get ready for the Henry Street Festival on September 19, we’re inviting you to share your favorite Henry Street memories.

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You’ll have a chance to WIN tickets to this year’s Henry Street Festival!

Whether you remember the music, the businesses, the people, past festivals or simply what Henry Street has meant to your family, your story is part of its history.

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Let’s remember. Let’s celebrate. Let’s keep the stories of Henry Street alive.

The Henry Street festival will be kicking Off The Day with Youngins’!Y.U.N.G.E.N.S youth community choir is specifically...
08/23/2026

The Henry Street festival will be kicking Off The Day with Youngins’!
Y.U.N.G.E.N.S youth community choir is specifically for 7th-12th graders in the community. Yungens is an acronym for :Youth Unifying & Narrating God’s Encouragement, Name & Salvation.
This choir is designed to connect the youth & community by encouraging and sharing Gods love through song. Expressing that there is greater love than the world challenges.

What a wonderful weekend at the Harrison Museum! We had a great time Saturday welcoming our community to Melrose Plaza f...
08/10/2026

What a wonderful weekend at the Harrison Museum!

We had a great time Saturday welcoming our community to Melrose Plaza for an afternoon celebrating the rich vibrancy of African cultures alongside Local Colors and CommUnity ArtsReach.

From drumming, dance and music to delicious food, artisan vendors and opportunities to learn and connect, we loved seeing families and community members come together to experience culture in so many ways.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special, and a special thank you to our sponsors, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Amaryllis Law, for supporting this celebration.

And there’s even more to experience at the Harrison Museum! Our newest exhibit is now available to explore, with more programs and events coming soon.

Be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website to stay connected and see what’s next at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.

Local Colors

Join the Harrison Museum of African American Culture for the next installment of Building Beloved Communities Lecture Se...
08/09/2026

Join the Harrison Museum of African American Culture for the next installment of Building Beloved Communities Lecture Series as we welcome acclaimed scholar Boykin Sanders, Ph.D.
Dr. Sanders is Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies and Greek and Senior Research Scholar in Religion and Culture. His scholarship examines the intersections of religion, culture, politics, and liberation, with a focus on amplifying the voices of those historically left out or oppressed. Through his work, he invites audiences to consider the New Testament as a story of resilience, restoration, and hope within a colonial world.
The evening will offer an opportunity to engage with thought-provoking ideas, meaningful dialogue, and community conversation around history, faith, justice, and culture.
Event Details:
Thursday, August 20
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Lecture Begins: 6:00 PM
Harrison Museum of African American Culture
This event is free and open to the public. Sitting is limited. Registration is required.

Registration Link: https://harrisonmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F54197

Address

2502 Melrose Avenue
Roanoke, VA
24017

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(540) 857-4395

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