LEGACY MUSEUM

Legacy Project, Inc. aims, through its programming and exhibitions, to make visible to the public the rich social and cultural history of Central Virginia's African Americans... The Legacy Museum of African American History displays exhibits on African American heritage. We are dedicated to collecting, preserving and storing historical artifacts, documents and memorabilia relating to significant contributions of the African American Community in Lynchburg and environs... The Legacy Project was initially sponsored by the Lynchburg branch of the NAACP. It became incorporated with 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 1995. In keeping with its mission to provide educational exhibits and programs on the history and culture of African Americans in the area, the Legacy Project sponsored lectures and panel discussions and arranged exhibits of Ann van de Graaf's painting. "Lord Plant My Feet on Higher Ground." The painting, which now hangs in the stairwell of the museum, depicts local persons and..

Also known as: Legacy Project, Inc., The Legacy Project, Inc.

Primary location: Lynchburg United States