In celebration of Black History Month, the Botetourt County Historical Museum will exhibit “Finding What Has Been Lost” beginning February 1, 2020. The exhibit highlights is a display that celebrates the story of the African American communities of Botetourt County. The exhibit highlights the communities, churches, schools, groups and individuals scattered throughout Botetourt County.
Thanks to many years of research and collecting photos and artifacts by Edward and his sister Judith Barnett, this exhibit has become an important factor in documenting the history of the African American community in the county. Display boards, featuring facts and photos will be set up in the Botetourt Gallery on the first floor of the museum.
A special display will also be featured highlighting the life and accomplishments of Norvel Lee, 1952 winner of an Olympic Gold Medal, who was born in the community of Gala, north of Eagle Rock. A book on his life by local author Ken Conklin, is being released in February.
The exhibit “Finding What Has Been Lost” will also be on display February 1 through March 31 at the Botetourt County Historical Museum, at 3 West Main Street on Courthouse Square in Fincastle, VA.
The museum is open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays, 2-4 p.m.–Admission is free!
For more information contact the museum at (540) 473-8394.
