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Shining a Light on Christiansburg Institute Exhibit
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Dates: September 3, 2024 to September 27, 2024
- Times: Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm; Thursday 10am - 8pm; Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm
- Admission: Free
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Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
15 Patton Ave. NW
Roanoke, VA 24016 - Phone: (540) 853-2540
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The special exhibit "Shining a Light on Christiansburg Institute" tells the story of Christiansburg Industrial Institute. Originally established by the Freedmen’s Bureau in 1866 and later supervised by notable educator Booker T. Washington, Christiansburg Institute educated thousands of African American students in Southwest Virginia for a century. It witnessed the United States’ attempt at Reconstruction, the successful installation of Jim Crow, and school desegregation and the Civil Rights Movement. Explore its history through featured artifacts, such as artwork, photographs, newspapers, and more.
The exhibit will be available for viewing at the Gainsboro Branch Library from September 3rd - 27th.
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Shining a Light on Christiansburg Institute Exhibit
- 15 Patton Ave. NW
- Roanoke, VA 24016
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- Gainsboro Branch Library
- Free
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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