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The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center

About The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center

The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center is a historic residence that was once the home of J. Thomas Newsome and his wife Mary Winfield Newsome. The house, which was built in 1899, is a Queen Anne residence that served as a hub for the local African-American community.

The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Newsome family and their contributions to the community. It features exhibits and programs that showcase the life and work of J. Thomas Newsome, who was a prominent African-American attorney and advocate for social justice.

The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center is also a venue for special events and community functions. It is supported by the Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center Foundation, which holds meetings at the museum that are open to the community.

The museum is located at 2803 Oak Avenue in Newport News, Virginia. It can be contacted by phone at (757) 247-2360 or by email at newsomehouse@nnva.gov.

The museum is part of the Historic Services Division of the City of Newport News Parks & Recreation Department, which is responsible for preserving and interpreting the city's historic resources.

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2803 Oak Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

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