Virginia African American Cultural Center

The Virginia African American Cultural Center, Inc. (VAACC) will be a place where local and statewide residents and visitors can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience relating to their lives historically, aesthetically, and culturally. 

 Our Mission

To collect, preserve, interpret, inform and celebrate Virginia’s African American history, culture and community and to educate the public about African American contributions in all areas of endeavor.

Our Vision

The Virginia African American Cultural Center will be the statewide leader in generating historical and cultural content through programs, artistic performances and curated exhibits.

Our Goals

To create an opportunity for those who would love to learn more about African American culture and to explore and revel in its history; To reiterate the important role of African Americans and share how essential African American culture and History is to our City; A center to showcase the struggles of African Americans for civil rights and how they have impacted freedom struggles regionally and around the world; To build partnerships with African American historic sites and cultural center in the regions and nationally.