Virginia Humanities grant Announcement

We’re Honored to Announce Our Virginia Humanities Grant Award!

The Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop Memorial Museum is proud to be a recipient of a grant from Virginia Humanities! This vital support helps us preserve and share the powerful story of Samuel D. Outlaw, one of Virginia’s last known Black blacksmiths and community leaders, and to host cultural programs like our Shoebox Lunch Festival that uplift Black history, craft, and intergenerational connection on the Eastern Shore.

We’re deeply grateful to Virginia Humanities for investing in our mission and helping us keep this important legacy alive for future generations.