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 Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Winterize you vehicle Denise Membreno October 15, 2025 1 min read The Play That Goes Wrong at Attic Productions, Opera Roanoke presents Young Artists this weekend and Open Studios Botetourt Gene Marrano October 15, 2025