Heart and soul of Black History Museum
Mary Lauderdale oversees visitor services and operations at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, where she has worked for more than 20 years. The museum, whose mission is “to preserve stories that inspire,” is now celebrating its 40th year.
Photo by Glenda C. Booth
Artist Martha Jones-Carter’s quilt, titled “Innocence,” was part of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia’s exhibition called “Stop the Pain.”
Photo courtesy of Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
