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About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Photo of John J Wright School

In 1870, at the time of the first census, 153 African Americans aged 70 and older were living in Spotsylvania County. Those 153 American citizens are the ancestors of a large population of Spotsylvania County residences and a direct contributor to the continued growth and development.

 

No area partner agency can esthetically share the African American Experience to the public in the context as provided by John J. Wright Museum programing.  Established collaborations in the fulfillment of this project include national level contributions in the sharing of the rich history that is uniquely Spotsylvania, Virginia’s own.  Such collaborations are priceless, and vital to the growth and harmonious development in the region.  The Museum supports renewed public interest in local historic sites that provides insight into the growing narrative of the African American Experience. The Museum provides a unique resource for the history of the community, particularly about a sector of the population not usually considered.

 

The John J. Wright Museum is one of Spotsylvania County’s exceptional attractions and the African American Heritage Trail and the Replica One Room School provide a relationship with county tourism and the museum provides a personal connection to the heartbeat of the local African American community.

 

The museum is free and open to the public.  All special events, tours, and programming provide visitors with options of supporting the museum’s mission by membership, donations, or contributions.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

RENEE BEVERLY

Chairperson

(540) 273-3816

rbeverly_2000@yahoo.com

ROGER BRAXTON

Co-Chairperson & Founding Member

(540) 424-6441

rcbraxtonjr@aol.com

PAULETTE HERON

Co-Chairperson & 

Secretary

(540) 845-4059

pauletteheron88@gmail.com

ROSEMARY MCKINNEY

Treasurer &

Founding Member

(540) 207-7458

mummieof3@yahoo.com

CARLOS MOORE

Exhibitor

(540) 295-6750

coachlos@hotmail.com

ANITA ROBERSON

Board Member 

(540) 287-0635

weworkn2@verizon.net

THOMAS ROBERSON

Board Member 

(540) 287-5374

wgtroberson@gmail.com

TERESIA GILL

Building Administrator

(JJW)

(540) 582-7583

mummieof3@yahoo.com

CONSTANCE BRAXTON

Founding Member

COMMUNITY LEADER REPRESENTATIVE

DR. DEBORAH H. FRAZIER

Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors

(540) 287-9090

OUR PARTNERS

MOZET PETWAY

NAACP President 

 

(540) 847-7637

mozett@aol.com

 

CAROLYN CHEW

SSSU President 

 

(540) 424-0912

caroled2007@comcast.net

 

LENA HENDERSON

JJW Alumni

 

(540) 842-3589

hendersonle122@gmail.com

 

SPOTSYLVANIA TOURISM

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Your generosity is appreciated and demonstrates your support for our mission. 

Thank you for all that you do to contribute to the rich history of our community.

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