Pocahontas Island Black History Museum

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100

Great African American History Museum. Mr. Stewart has really put together great exhibits to tell the story of How Free African American Slaves lived here in the city. From the marches to … Great African American History Museum. Mr. Stewart has really put together great exhibits to tell the story of How Free African American Slaves lived here in the city. From the marches to the library...

Posted by John J on February 28, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

60

This is an important part of American culture and I would have thought it would be better laid out by the city of Petersburg, VA. It is right next to the downtown area and definitely is … This is an important part of American culture and I would have thought it would be better laid out by the city of Petersburg, VA. It is right next to the downtown area and definitely is worth visiting, but the...

Posted by JSowell879 on January 08, 2016. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

40

You have to call before visiting. We called three times no answer. We drive over to this community(museum); it's located inside the oldest black community. After seeing this two-story home/museum … You have to call before visiting. We called three times no answer. We drive over to this community(museum); it's located inside the oldest black community. After seeing this two-story home/museum...

Posted by TFain1 on December 15, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

60

Museum is interesting, owner is a great source of information. My tour buddies enjoyed the time spent here but wanted to learn more about community history

Posted by Anna S on October 11, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Pocahontas Island Black History Museum, located on the historic Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, VA. It was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, is home to a treasure trove of artifacts and other historical items of interest that showcases over 200-years of Black history. Black History and Civil War expert, Mr. Richard Stewart, is the museum's founder and orator who delights in taking...

Posted on May 02, 2013. Brought to you by discoverourtown.

Pocahontas Island Black History Museum, located on the historic Pocahontas Island in Petersburg, VA, once a stop on the Underground Railroad, is home to a treasure trove of artifacts and other historical items of interest that showcases over 200 years of Black history. Black History and Civil War expert, Mr. Richard Stewart, is the museum's founder and orator who delights in taking museum...

Posted on April 24, 2013. Brought to you by showmelocal.