African American Heritage Program A Program of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
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Heritage Sites & Organizations

General Info

Site Type: Museum or Cultural Center

Historical Significance:

The site of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society was once the St. George Tucker Male Academy at Ashland (circa 1858). Tucker organized the Ashland Grays during the Civil War and fought in the Battle of Malvern Hill in Hanover County. He died on Jan. 24, 1863.

Physical Description:

The Society is housed in a cedar two story Victorian building located in the Ashland historic district.

Quick Facts

Geographical & Contact Info

  • Address: 204 Virginia Street
  • City: Ashland
  • State: VA
  • Zip Code: 23005
  • County: Hanover

General

  • Open to the Public: Yes
  • Public Access Restricted: no
 

The Virginia African American Heritage Program is a program of The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
145 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4629 • ph: 434.924.3296 • fax: 434.296.4714 • aahv@virginia.edu