The African American Historic Sites database is a continually expanding resource of biographical materials and information on significant 18th, 19th and 20th century sites throughout the state. The database is useful for anyone interested in the experience of African American people in Virginia, or in the contributions African Americans have made to Virginia's history.

Notice To Users

VFH recently completed a comprehensive overview of our nominating criteria and many entries were expanded, others were revised to reflect new scholarship, and some were removed. 

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