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- EIN 31-1725531
- 2803 Oak Ave Newport News VA 23607-3713 USA
- www.newsomehouse.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, History Museums, Museums
Mission: J. Thomas Newsome's elegant Queen Anne residence (1899) served as a hub of the local African American community from which he led the fight for social justice within the Virginia. Today this restored 1899 Victorian landmark serves as a cultural center and gallery space featuring changing art exhibitions and a permanent exhibit about the life and times of J. Thomas Newsome. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recipient of a 1992 National Historic Preservation Award.