The Alexandria Black History Museum, Watson Reading Room and the Alexandria African American Heritage Park * may be rented by the public for special events. Inquiries about renting any of Center’s facilities should be sent in writing to:

Director
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
PHONE: 703-838-4356
EMAIL: Alexandria Black History Museum

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The first floor of the Alexandria Black History Museum may be rented for receptions, meetings and programs. Maximum capacity for any event held in the Center is 150 persons. The Robert Robinson Gallery, the Parker-Gray Gallery and the lobby area comprise the rental space. A kitchen and rest rooms are located on the same floor. All space is handicapped accessible.

The Watson Reading Room is available for small lectures and meetings. The maximum seating capacity for this room is 40 persons. No food or drink is allowed in the Watson Reading Room. The Watson Reading Room is handicapped accessible.

The Alexandria African American Heritage Park located at Duke Street on Holland Lane is a nine acre memorial park honoring the work and spirt of Alexandria’s African American community.

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One acre of the AAAHP preserves a 19th-century African American cemetery. Events held in the park are expected to respect the solemnity and contemplative nature of the site. No food or drink is permitted at events held in the park. All events must end by 7:30 p.m. Approval for use of this site must come from the ABHM and the City’s Department of Recreation.

* Use of this site also requires the approval of the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation