The Attucks Theatre is living history and now has an official state historic marker! Known as the “Apollo of the South,” the Attucks Theatre was built in Norfolk’s thriving Black business district in 1919. Today, we celebrate it’s recent designation by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and its Virginia Green Book Location status. This marker now stands as a reminder of the artists, architects and community members who shaped this cultural landmark, and as an invitation for all to lea
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The Attucks Theatre is living history and now has an official state historic marker! Known as the “Apollo of the South,” the Attucks Theatre was built in Norfolk’s thriving Black business district in 1919. Today, we celebrate it’s recent designation by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and its Virginia Green Book Location status. This marker now stands as a reminder of the artists, architects and community members who shaped this cultural landmark, and as an invitation for all to lea
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