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Leigh Street Armory in Jackson Ward 1895 2014 photo by Anthony Nesossis.

Construction begins on Black History Museum in Jackson Ward

After years of watching and waiting, work is finally underway on the new Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Jackson Ward.

Black History Museum new location rendering

Work on Black History Museum has been delayed

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia planned to begin construction at their new 24,000-square-foot  Leigh Street Armory home in October 2013. The museum recently announced that they will delay their renovation project until spring 2014.