The McKinney center in Jonesborough putting together an exhibit of the former Booker T. Washington school in the county.

The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been 160 years since the emancipation of Booker T. Washington; a Franklin County native born into slavery, who became a monumental figure in African American ...

This weekend, a historic milestone is being honored in Franklin County. The Booker T. Washington National Monument is commemorating 160 years since his emancipation.

Because the 2023 history standards tell the full story of Virginia history, more Virginians see themselves in history than ...

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June 19th is Juneteenth, and many members of the community gathered at the Vigo County History Museum to celebrate and ...

Built nearly a century ago in 1928, the brick building at 40 Douglass Ave. NW originally served Black students during the ...

Juneteenth is a celebration for all Americans because it marks a pivotal moment in the United States’ journey toward living ...