Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

About

Located in Charlottesville's historic Jefferson School City Center, the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center features a permanent historical exhibit, a rotating contemporary art gallery, and a robust calendar of events, all of which combine to highlight Charlottesville's African American history and culture of the African diaspora.

2026 will mark the Jefferson School's centennial year.

Details

City of Charlottesville
Historic Site
233 4th Street NW
Charlottesville, VA 22903

 

In the Area

UVA Rotunda and Central Grounds
1826 University Ave.
Charlottesville
Memorial to Enslaved Laborers
1620 University Avenue
Charlottesville