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Black history museum to reopen at new location in Richmond

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A black history museum in Richmond is set to officially reopen at its new location next month.

Media outlets report that the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia will open its doors to the public May 10 at the Leigh Street Armory.

The museum, formerly housed on Clay Street, features over 12,000 square feet across two floors that illustrate the African-American experience in Virginia and beyond.

Read entire article at AP