Constructed in 1928, the school opened in about 1930 for African American children in the town of Cape Charles during legalized segregation. During the school year, African American children who lived in the town walked past the “white school” approximately one mile over the railroad bridge (“the Hump”) to the Cape Charles Elementary School on …
814 Randolph AveCape Charles, VA 23350 Category: Local Museum and Welcome Center Operations: Open weekdays 10-2; Saturdays 10-5; Sundays 1-5 from late April through November(Call 757 331 1008 to request opening by appointment) Cost of Admission: Admission is free but donations are accepted. Gift Shop On-site: YES Handicap Accessible: YES Contact Name: Marion Naar Phone: …
7125 Maddox Blvd.Chincoteague, VA 23336 Category: Local History Museum Operations: Seasonal Hours (please call in advance) Cost of Admission: $3 for non-member adults; free for children 12 and under; free for members Gift Shop on-site: YES Handicap accessible: No stairs to climb, but bathrooms are not fully accessible Contact name: Ennis Barbery, Exec. Director Phone: …
