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The Gainsboro History Project

The Gainsboro History Project

An interactive history and walking tour of African American influence in Roanoke, Virginia’s historic Gainsboro neighborhood.

  1. Walk Through the History
  2. Meet the People
  3. Important Places
  4. Neighborhood Map

Share Your Gainsboro Story

Help add a missing piece to the Gainsboro neighborhood history by emailing gainsborohistoryproject@education.edu.