James Solomon Russell/Saint Paul's College Museum and Archives

06/13/2026

The museum board is pleased to announce that through a partnership with the Brunswick Times Gazette and Womack Publishing, the museum will now house the entire collection of Brunswick Times Gazette newspaper books from the 1920’s through 2020. The collection will add to our already large number of archives at the museum.

We are extremely indebted to Bobbye Raye Womack, owner of Womack Publishing, which owns the Brunswick Times Gazette, for agreeing to our taking possession of the books and to help preserve the important history they contain for future generations. We would also like to thank Sylvia Allen, museum board member and current editor of the Brunswick Times Gazette, for helping facilitate this partnership.

We would also like to thank the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office for agreeing to help move the books from the newspaper office to a secure area at the museum.

Our next step is to measure each book and order roller shelving cabinets to store the books and make them accessible to researchers and the public. The shelving has to be custom-made, which will take several months.

Stay tuned for more details as we move forward with this project. Thanks again to all those who made this project possible.

06/11/2026

Happy birthday to our friend, documentarian, and SPC alumna Nicci Carr! We hope you have a wonderful day!

06/09/2026

Lights, Camera, Action…With Loveby Nicci T. Carr📅 June 18, 2026 | 🕓 4:00 PM📍 Central Virginia Fringe Festival – Lynchburg, VA

The James Solomon Russell–Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives proudly celebrates 2024 Wall of Fame Inductee Nicci T. Carr, Saint Paul’s College Class of 1994, as she presents her powerful one-woman performance, To Lights, Camera, Action…With Love (TLCAW4).

An award-winning filmmaker, educator, actress, breast cancer survivor, and proud Saint Paul’s alumna, Nicci shares an inspiring journey of faith, family, love, loss, healing, and triumph through storytelling, humor, and resilience.

Join us in supporting one of Saint Paul’s finest as she brings her story to the stage.

🎟️ Tickets:https://endstationtheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200530677

06/01/2026

Last Wednesday, the Popular Mount Baptist Church Senior Program, along with members from various churches throughout the area, visited the James Solomon Russell – Saint Paul’s College Museum and Archives for a meaningful and educational experience.

Guests enjoyed a guided museum tour and viewed the James Solomon Russell documentary, highlighting the life and enduring legacy of the great James Solomon Russell and his lasting contributions to education, faith, and community.

Those in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the experience and expressed excitement about learning more about the rich history and lasting impact of James Solomon Russell through the Museum and Archives.

05/30/2026

Congratulations to the Brunswick Academy Class of 2026! Today we celebrate you and all of the hard work, dedication, and resilience that brought you to this incredible milestone. Your journey through these years has been one of growth, learning, and perseverance and we are excited to see where your next steps will lead. As you enter this next chapter, we are proud to support and celebrate you and we can't wait to see the positive impact you will have on our community and beyond. The future is yours…go make it extraordinary!

05/27/2026

The museum welcomed members from St. James Episcopal Church in Warfield last Wednesday for a tour of the museum. Queen Birchette, third from left, was the group coordinator from St. James. We were happy to have them and share the work we are doing. Thank you for your support. If an individual or group would like to visit the museum, please contact Mr. James Grimstead at 434-848-3800

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage, resilience, and dedication to our nation. Today, we pay tribute to their legacy and express our deepest gratitude.

05/16/2026

Congratulations to the Brunswick High School Class of 2026! Today we celebrate you and all of the hard work, dedication, and resilience that brought you to this incredible milestone. Your journey through these years has been one of growth, learning, and perseverance and we are excited to see where your next steps will lead. As you enter this next chapter, we are proud to support and celebrate you and we can't wait to see the positive impact you will have on our community and beyond. The future is yours…go make it extraordinary!

05/12/2026

In his TED Talk “Black Boys Do Read,” Malcolm Mitchell shares how discovering the power of reading transformed his life, breaking stereotypes and opening doors to new opportunities. His message aligns deeply with the educational mission of James Solomon Russell, founder of Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Russell believed that education was the key to empowerment, especially for African Americans striving for progress in the post-Reconstruction South. Both Mitchell and Russell emphasize literacy as a foundation for freedom, self-worth, and community uplift. Just as Mitchell used books to reimagine his future, Russell built an institution grounded in the belief that knowledge could liberate minds and strengthen generations. We are so appreciative of our partnership and genuine relationship with Malcolm and future initiatives. We hope his TED Talk presentation will inspire you to support us as we honor James Solomon Russell and Saint Paul's College’s legacy by continuing to be positive influences on today's youth.

The response to this TEDx Video has been remarkable, and I wanted to share it with you.

I’ve been fortunate to speak to audiences across the country, but every once in a while there’s a message that feels especially important to share.

This TEDx talk was one of those moments.

In it, I share my journey from a reluctant reader to a literacy advocate, and why the story we tell about who gets to be a reader (especially for Black boys) matters more than we realize.

If your organization is looking for a speaker to spark conversations around leadership, literacy, resilience, and unlocking potential, feel free to send me a message.

I love connecting with people and speaking on topics that help shift perspective.

- Malcolm

Link to video - https://youtu.be/kqJVmogqzoQ?si=pMLjLLKqZZBdb6es

05/10/2026