Year-round, Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown present gallery exhibits, rare artifacts and films that recount the experiences of Africans and African Americans in early America, from the first-known Africans in Virginia in 1619 to the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War.
This February for Black History Month, special programs enhance daily experiences featuring Jamestown Settlement’s monthlong 2025 Black Artist Showcase debuting with an evening reception Feb. 1 and culminating with the annual “After Angelo” event Feb. 22.
Black Artist Showcase
Back for its fourth year, Jamestown Settlement will exhibit an exclusive Black Artist Showcase, Feb. 1–March 2, with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Connecting the past and present through vivid intersections of contemporary art and 17th century history, the Black Artist Showcase will display visual works from Virginia artists showcasing the significance of Black History Month.
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