Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO LEARN, SHARE, AND ILLUMINATE THE RICH AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY WHILE PROMOTING EQUITY ACROSS ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. OUR MULTIFACETED APPROACH INCLUDES SAFEGUARDING HISTORICAL SITES, FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. WE PRIORITIZE RECOGNIZING AND ADDRESSING THE SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED AFRICAN AMERICANS AND ARE COMMITTED TO WORKING TOWARDS A MORE JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY.