African-American Museum in DC will welcome Roanoke visitor Gene Marrano September 22, 2016 1 min read The opening this weekend of the long-awaited Smithsonian Museum of African-American History and Culture in Washington will include a visit from a very interested Roanoker. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Botetourt Family YMCA hosts fall festivalNext: TSA sets up one-week Pre✓ application center at Roanoke airport Related Stories 1 min read Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitability Ian Price May 30, 2025 1 min read Virginia consumer sentiment dips again; uncertainty over tariffs a driver Gene Marrano May 29, 2025 1 min read The 24th annual Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns this Friday through Sunday Gene Marrano May 28, 2025