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“Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Charles Jameson
Supporting VA250, Charles Jameson a son of Culpeper and a descendant of Culpeper Minutemen, currently holds membership in the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter VASSAR.
"Her Legacy Lives On"
Learn about the inspiring story of Virginia educator, Ms. Jennie Dean, the founder of the Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth.
Raising the Shade, Franklin County, 1850-1910 by Cathie Cummins
“In a southern Virginia community, there is more to Civil War history than people might know.”
She will present: A project focusing on the celebration of 70 Franklin County-born USCT soldiers, discovered through the initial work of the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage project with Robin Lyttle. Master Sculptor Paul DiPasquale and Team Henry Enterprises will install an original monument to these men in Rocky Mount, VA. fall of 2025.
Belle Grove Historic Site
“Documenting & Sharing the African American Experience” by Kristin Laise
W.C. Taylor High School: A Legacy
W.C. Taylor High School: A Legacy including full interviews with each participant, full documentary film, and a behind the scenes documentary for the Mason Film Lab, provided by Giovanna Chesler.
Historic Thoroughfare Traveling Exhibit
The community of Thoroughfare was established after the Civil War primarily by free born and formerly enslaved African Americans. This exhibit explores the history of Thoroughfare through the people, places, and stories that contribute to its identity today. The Historic Thoroughfare traveling exhibit is also accompanied by an online exhibit about the community.
AAHA Closed
AAHA will be closed due to weather conditions:
Tuesday January 7th
&
Wednesday January 8th
Please stay safe.
Fauquier County's Juneteenth Celebration
Join AAHA at Fauquier County’s 4th annual Juneteenth Festival in Old Town Warrenton.
To find out more visit the Fauquier Juneteenth website at www.fauquierjuneteenth.com
Patriots, Priests, and Rebels Book Talk
Join us for a book talk presented by Evelyn Randy Ruffin on June 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Patriots, Priests, and Rebels: A Virginia Family and America’s History
By Evelyn Randy Ruffin
Coalition to Save Historic Thoroughfare: Frank Washington
In honor of preservation month AAHA is please to host Frank Washington to share a local preservation movement. Frank Washington was born and raised in Thoroughfare Va. He is a member of the Oakrum Baptist Church where he holds the title of Chairman of The Trustee Board, Youth Director and Minister of Music. He formed the Coalition To Save Historic Thoroughfare three and a half years ago in efforts to protect historic Slave, Freed Slave and Indigenous gravesites and cemeteries not only in Thoroughfare but throughout the Prince William County and the state. Frank also holds a seat on the Prince William County Architectural Board.
He has worked closely with Virginia State Senator Danica Roem to help revise the Interment Rights Bill, a second Bill requiring proper printed notifications regarding any sale of properties containing a cemetery and a third Bill that allows varied forms of identification to help Black families prove their link to historic cemeteries.
Dirt Don't Burn Book Talk
Join us for a book talk, presented by Larry Roeder, April 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Dirt Don’t Burn: A Black Community’s Struggle for Educational Equality Under Segregation
By Larry Roeder & Barry Harrelson
“Dirt Don’t Burn is the riveting story of the heroic and effective uphill struggle of the Black community of Loudoun County, Virginia, and their friends to achieve quality equal education.”
African Americans and the Arts Movie Showing #3
This year's national theme for Black History Month is African Americans and the Arts. Many in our local communities have accomplished their goal of writing a book or painting a picture. Some display their talents through verse and song.
AAHA invites you to join us for a variety of shows and movies showcasing the talents of African Americans throughout history.
African Americans and the Arts Movie Showing #2
This year's national theme for Black History Month is African Americans and the Arts. Many in our local communities have accomplished their goal of writing a book or painting a picture. Some display their talents through verse and song.
AAHA invites you to join us for a variety of shows and movies showcasing the talents of African Americans throughout history.
African Americans and the Arts Movie Showing #1
This year's national theme for Black History Month is African Americans and the Arts. Many in our local communities have accomplished their goal of writing a book or painting a picture. Some display their talents through verse and song.
AAHA invites you to join us for a variety of shows and movies showcasing the talents of African Americans throughout history.
Book Talk by: Dr. Jan Meck
The Life & Legacy of Enslaved Virginian Emily Winfree
By Dr. Jan Meck and Virginia Refo
“This book dedicated to the thousands of families whose stories were lost during
246 years of Enslavement”
About the Authors
Dr Jan Meck and Virginia Refo are native Virginians and long-term residents of Richmond. Dr. Meck is a retired NASA scientist, and Virginia Refo is a retired foster care and adoption social worker and experienced genealogist. Since retirement, they have been docents and researchers at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and received the Volunteers of the Year Award in 2019 for their work on the book to be presented. Dr. Meck also gives a free tour titled “African American Heroes of Richmond.” The authors have worked together since 2017, gathering information from courthouses, libraries, historical societies, community organizations and Emily Winfree’s descendants.
Available on YouTube following the presentation.
Thank you,
The AAHA and Know Their Names, Phase II Team