Virginia Randolph Cottage facts for kids
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Virginia Randolph Cottage
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c. 1984 HABS photo
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2200 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, Virginia |
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| Built | 1937 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002126 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1974 |
| Designated NHL | December 2, 1974 |
The Virginia Randolph Cottage is now known as the Virginia E. Randolph Museum. It is a special museum located at 2200 Mountain Road in Glen Allen, Virginia. This museum tells the story of Virginia E. Randolph (1874–1958). She was an amazing African-American educator. She taught vocational skills in the area for 55 years.
The building itself was built in 1937. It used to be where Randolph taught her home economics classes. In 1974, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This honor recognized her important work. She trained many vocational teachers. Virginia Randolph's remains are also buried on the museum grounds.
About the Virginia Randolph Museum
The Virginia Randolph Museum is found east of Glen Allen. It sits on the north side of Mountain Road. It is just east of the main buildings of the Academy at Virginia Randolph. This academy is part of the Henrico County public schools.
The museum building is a one-story house made of brick. It has a pointed roof with three windows sticking out. The building itself is not fancy or unique in its design. Its inside has been changed to work better as a museum. This building was constructed in 1937. It received money from the government to help build it.
Virginia E. Randolph's Legacy
Virginia E. Randolph was born to parents who were formerly enslaved. She became a teacher early in her life. In 1908, the Henrico County supervisor chose her. They wanted her to create a special program. This program would train and guide vocational teachers.
Virginia Randolph developed new teaching methods and plans. These ideas were supported by the Jeanes Foundation. Her methods, first used in Henrico County, became very popular. They were eventually used all over the world.
Randolph continued to teach in the Henrico County schools. She taught there until she retired in 1949. The home economics building was where she had her office. It kept being used for teaching until 1969-1970. After that, the county turned it into a museum. This was done to honor Virginia Randolph. Her grave is located nearby on the museum grounds.
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