The Attucks Theatre

The Attucks Theatre was financed, designed and constructed by African American entrepreneurs in 1919. The theatre was named in honor of Crispus Attucks, an African American who was the first patriot to lose his life in the Revolutionary War.
At the age of 25, Harvey Johnson, the architect, was also, as site engineer, given the responsibility of overseeing the construction of the theatre. [Image of Harvey Johnson, Sr.]
The Attucks played host to a great number of famous entertainers through the 20s, 30s, 40s and early 50s, including Norfolk's Gary U.S. Bonds and Portsmouth's Ruth Brown.

The Historic Attucks Theatre is located at the intersection of Church Street and Virginia Beach Boulevard, near Norfolk's numerous entertainment and cultural attractions, including Harbor Park, Harrison Opera House, Scope, Virginia Stage Company and Waterside.

Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc.

The Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. (CACC), a non-profit organization, is committed to raising the funds needed to renovate the Attucks Theatre.

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