African American Storyboard Unveiling Ceremony

2 East Main Street,Christiansburg VA 24073

20 March, 2022

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Christiansburg Institute and the Montgomery Museum of Art & History cordially invited to attend the storyboard unveiling ceremony. On behalf of Christiansburg Institute and the Montgomery Museum of Art & History, you are cordially invited to attend the unveiling ceremony of the wayside signs for the ‘Truth & Reconciliation Coalition: African American Memory & Storyboard Project’. The ceremony will take place on March 20, 2022, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm on the Town Square quadrant located in front of the post office at 2 E. Main Street in downtown Christiansburg, Virginia. The signs will be unveiled at 3:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. A formal orientation with introductions from our event hosts will commence the ceremony, followed by a citizens address from Dr. N.L. Bishop at 3:35pm. Jordin Harris, a senior at Christiansburg High School and student intern at Christiansburg Institute, will speak at 3:15pm. The Mayor of Christiansburg, Michael Barber, will also address the public and share a few words about this historic milestone achievement for all of the Montgomery County community during introductions. We extend our utmost gratitude for your continued investment in the preservation and promotion of African American history and culture in Montgomery County, Virginia. We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony on March 20th and together celebrating this very special occasion. Sincerely, Truth & Reconciliation Coalition: African American Memory & Storyboard Project | A Collaboration of Christiansburg Institute + Montgomery Museum of Art & History