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African American River Histories
Fluvanna County, VA
Teaching and conducting professionally since 1985, Horace Scruggs is an active musician, conductor, composer, educator, and documentary filmmaker. He performs lecture- concerts that provide in-depth presentations on the history of African-American music and culture. Whether performing as a soloist or with a full band and vocal ensemble, these concerts are both entertaining and informational.
Upon retiring from public education in 2020, Horace began producing documentary films on African - American History and Culture. He has produced documentaries for Virginia Humanities, James Monroe’s Highland, the Fluvanna Historical Society and Fluvanna Arts Council. Horace tells the stories of his enslaved and free ancestors by leading historical tours of the landscapes and rivers of central Virginia.
Horace holds degrees in Music Education (BA, Longwood University and MA, Shenandoah Conservatory) and a Certificate in Music Production from Berklee College of Music. He lives in Palmyra, Virginia with his wife Theresa. Their two grown daughters, Hannah and Sarah, are also involved in genealogy and historic preservation.