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Reading Room - Alexandria, Watson Reading Room, Alexandria Black History Museum

The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African-American history and culture. Currently has over 3,000 holdings documenting the history of African Americans. Books, periodicals, dissertations, theses, video and audio tapes are accessible by patrons. This library is a non-circulating facility, but offers a 48-hour reserve shelf for patrons.

Categories

LibrariesHistoric PreservationCultural Heritage Programs

Physical Address

500 Holland Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314

Fax

(703) 706-3999

Fax

(703) 706-3999

Website

https://alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory

Application process

Call for additional information.

Languages

English

Service area

Washington, DC
VA

Agency info

Alexandria Black History Museum

Alexandria Black History Museum is devoted to exhibiting local and regional history, preserving the history of Alexandria’s African-American citizens, as well as providing a forum for issues of concern to all African Americans.