A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. MARCUS GARVEY
The Orange County African American Historical Society (OCAAHS) was founded to explore African American contributions to the cultural and historical heritage of Orange County, Virginia.
We also seek to enhance and promote awareness of the accomplishments and contributions of people of African descent as organic and essential components of our community, and of our nation, at large.
Toward those ends, we endeavor to identify, research and preserve African American legacies, lore, and historical sites.
Allan Jackson
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Please consider us on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd
We would love your help in furthering our mission to illuminate the rich and deep history of the accomplishments and contributions of Orange County, Virginia, African Americans.
We identify, research, and preserve African American legacies, lore, and historical sites.
We also host three major annual events: the OC African American County Heritage & Membership Meeting in February, Juneteenth on June 19, and the OCAAHS Eclipse Awards Dinner in October.
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The 2024 ECLIPSE AWARDS BANQUET
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th
Celebrate the Eclipse Awards Class of 2024
A Physician/Musician, a Nurse, a Radio Disc Jockey, a Church volunteer and historian,
an Advocate for our public schools, a Chef, and a Winemaker
Seidah Armstrong
Dr. Dena Jennings
Wendy Rivas
Denise Cooper Thompson
Robert Wade/aka JD Slade
Alyssa Waller
Theresa Williams