Before There Was History, There Was Black History: The Kemet Collection

The public is invited to visit Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St in Richmond, VA, to explore the origins of civilization. Artifacts, photographs and material culture from Egypt, the north eastern African country that was known in antiquity as Kemet, will be on view beginning Friday, February 2 with an opening reception from 5p – 9p.

Before There Was Any History, There Was Black History :||: The Kemetic Collection will be displayed as an infusion of expressive art into Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society’s permanent collection, ARTiFACTS, through February 29.

From architecture and engineering marvels to mathematics, from spirituality to its artistic expressions, from Kings and Queens of an ancient past to artifacts, decor, adornment and fashion, visitors can learn the influences of Kemet (a.k.a. Egypt) on the shaping of the world.

Located in the downtown arts district, Ẹlẹgba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center’s visitors are invited to experience, browse and buy.