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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025
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:
