Virginia Humanities grants, Petersburg $20K Chesterfield $5K: Here’s what we know…
Oral History Project focused on preserving, sharing African American stories: Peaceful Garden Project promotes inclusion, respect
Projects in Petersburg and Chesterfield County received grants from Virginia Humanities between July and September 2023.
The McKenney Foundation received $20,000 for the Oral History Project for the Petersburg African American History and Cultural Center. The project is focused on preserving and sharing African American stories in Petersburg, engaging the community, and introducing the newly established Petersburg African American History and Cultural Center as a significant institution for preserving local history.