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Library of Virginia reschedules Black History Month celebration

Free Press staff report | 1/29/2026, 6 p.m.
The Library of Virginia will launch its Culturescape Saturdays programming initiative with a free Black History Month celebration highlighting Black …

The Library of Virginia will launch its Culturescape Saturdays programming initiative with a free Black History Month celebration highlighting Black artists and storytellers from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.The event was originally scheduled for Jan. 31 but was rescheduled due to anticipated inclement weather. 

Planned activities include a pop-up exhibition featuring works by local Black artists, a genealogical show-and-tell presentation, guided tours of the Library’s current exhibition, “House to Highway: Reclaiming a Community History,” resource sharing from community partners and reference and genealogical assistance. 

The Culturescape Saturdays series explores the intersections of art, culture, history and community across Virginia. 

More information about upcoming programs are available at lva.virginia.gov/events.