Morgan County African American Museum

10/20/2026

Sarah Alford’s portrait is prominently displayed at MCAAM. She was a life-long Morgan County Resident and Civil Rights Pioneer. She was born May 6, 1912, the eight of nine children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William (Dora Taylor) Lewis in Madison, Georgia.

During the 1960's, Mrs. Alford stood up for equality and social justice when others would not. Working with the NAACP, her efforts led to the hiring of African-American Police Officers and City Personnel. Mrs. Alford worked for the Morgan County Branch of the NAACP as its secretary for many years, and in 2001, was honored with a gift of lifetime membership by the NAACP.

Mrs. Alford was featured in the 2004 book, Black America Series: Morgan County, Georgia as one of our community's leaders and high achievers. She was also known as a Historian of the African-American experience in Morgan County.

She passed away at age 94 in 2006.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution / https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/sarah-alford-obituary?id=29548542

10/19/2026

History lovers, add the Morgan County African American Museum to your to-do list on a trip to Madison. Learn about notable African Americans in the community- both in the past and the living legacies we recognize and honor today.

10/18/2026

“Homage” (1989), mixed media collage by Benny Andrews (1930-2006), Selection from Georgia's State Art Collection, presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.

Source: https://dlg.usg.edu/record/gcfa_gsac_gsac011

Visit us to see more work by Benny Andrews and to learn more about the Andrews family of Morgan County.

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10/16/2026

This painting of MCAAM was painted by beloved local artist Eugene Swain, whose tragic passing several years ago left a mark on this community. Although you’ll often hear him described as talented for his extraordinary work as a self-taught artist, you’re likely to hear another word describe him more often: “kind.” Although he’s no longer with us, his legacy lives on. See this and other works by the artist when you visit us.

10/15/2026

Welcome! It’s a beautiful day for a walk downtown. While you’re here, stop by the Morgan County African American Museum.

10/14/2026

We could not let pass without talking about the cheesecakes served up at the gala by Hallie Jane’s Catering! 🤯😋 Which one had your vote for the best flavor?

(“All of them!” is an acceptance answer.)

10/12/2026

“Won’t it be wonderful when Black, Native American and Jewish history and all US history is taught from one book,” said St. Louis born, -Maya Angelou

“In the colonial era [1607-1783], Black and Indigenous people shared a struggle against brutal colonization, slavery to an extent and later assimilation as a legally subjugated class, and therefore, in certain instances, sought solidarity with one another.”

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day!

https://www.stlamerican.com/news/indigenous-peoples-day-highlighting-the-intersections-between-the-native-american-and-black-american-struggle/

Indigenous Peoples Day is a movement of recognition for the havoc brought upon Native American communities by European colonization. The day is not an officially recognized holiday under U.S. Federal Law. “We ignore the history of past experience and past strength in solidarity movements,” Joy S...

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing 26 resources specific to black mental healthcare:

https://www.blackenterprise.com/world-mental-health-day-26-black-mental-health-resources/

Here are a few ways you can support better mental health in our community:

•Reduce the stigma by talking routinely about mental health struggles and how to navigate them, including recommending local resources and counselors (feel free to tag some of your favorites below)

•Invest in community organizations that benefit mental health and reduce social isolation

•Strengthen the community by participating in local events

•Show kindness to others rather than judgment

10/08/2026

✨Glamour and grace in every moment✨

📸 Marvin Mathis