Supporters of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia symbolize the Nov. 6 ceremonial start of work on the museum’s new Jackson Ward home. The 109-year-old, castle-shaped Leigh Street Armory, located in the 100 block of West Leigh Street, is undergoing an $8 million transformation to become a visitor-friendly space housing the history of Virginia’s African-American residents. The original structure was built by the city in 1895 for black militia units. Expected opening: December 2015, according to the museum’s CEO, Stacy Burrs.
