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Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

The Newsome House is an elegantly restored 1899 Queen Anne residence that served as the hub of Newport News' African-American community in the early 20th century.

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About Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

The home was the first structure owned by an African-American to receive a National Historic Preservation Award. Today it operates as a museum and cultural center, hosting exhibitions and community events that celebrate the legacy of prominent attorney J. Thomas Newsome.

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