The Hotel Thelma, a historically registered establishment and a former listing in the Green Book, served as a safe haven for African American travelers passing through Bluefield, including notable figures like the late Tina Turner. The Hotel Thelma Project, a nonprofit group, is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of this landmark by undertaking its restoration to the prominence it held in the past.

Our objective extends beyond the restoration of Hotel Thelma; we aspire to revitalize the entire East End community, a historically significant African American neighborhood in Bluefield, WV, boasting a rich history that this project seeks to highlight. The estimated cost for the necessary repairs is $2,000,000.00, and we seek your assistance in achieving this goal.