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.
The 2022 OCAAHS Juneteenth Celebration will be held in person and online! This year's theme "A Homecoming Celebration" recognizes the role of Juneteenth in bringing families and communities back together.
Sunday, June 19th: 11 AM to 5 PM
Please join us for the
DEDICATION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE PARK
Celebrating the important African American heritage in the Town of Orange located in the historic area of Church Street and surrounds.
PRESENTED BY
ORANGE COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
and
Orange Downtown Alliance dba LOVEOrangeVirginia
LOCATION
Dedication Program: 12:30 PM to 2 PM….138 W. Church St.
OTHER FANTASTIC ACTIVITIES: 11 AM to 12:30 PM and
2PM to 5PM at the Commemorative Park and throughout the historic Town of Orange (Printed Program w/ map and schedule available)
Memories of Orange, Virginia with James Bruce Monroe III
Public Statement Regarding Montpelier Dispute Posted April 13, 2022
The Orange County African American Historical Society seeks to enhance and promote awareness of the accomplishments and contributions of people of African descent as organic and essential components of our community, and our nation at large. To that end, the OCAAHS is concerned about the history of African Americans as well as the Society’s involvement in the current process of inclusion at Montpelier. Inclusion is best achieved through parity with the Montpelier Descendant Committee as defined in the June 2021 vote by The Montpelier Foundation. Parity ensures that the interests and missions of all concerned parties are adequately represented at the table.
