The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage

10/25/2026

Have you registered yet for this awesome program?

Smithsonian's Associates Wings of Change: The Tuskegee Airmen and the Fight for Equality
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Orange County Public Safety Building
11282 Government Center Dr, Orange, VA 22960

During World War II, a group of determined young African American men known as the Tuskegee Airmen took to the skies in defiance of the racial barriers that sought to ground them. Through the lens of individual lives and historic milestones, aviation expert, Jerry Burton, explains how the Tuskegee Airmen challenged long-held prejudices and played a pivotal role in the eventual integration of the U.S. armed forces.

This is the second program in the Orange County Library's Did You Know? series. Register at: https://orangeco-main-va.whofi.com/calendar/event/5747541/s?method=embed

10/24/2026

Imani Works Corporation is joining with local organizations to honor United States Colored Troops including those from Orange County at Jennings Farm on November 11th. Names of local soldiers will be read, luminaries lit, presentations of period banjo music, and readings from a soldier’s biography will be enjoyed by our community.

We would like to invite you and a guest to read names from the roster. This is a free outdoor event on a scenic local farm near the airport. A simple box lunch is provided for all participants.

If you would like to join us, simply send a message with your name, the name of your guest, and times available. If you are unable to attend, please share this offer with members of your community. Children are welcome to read names.

Thank you. We look forward to spending time with you,

Dr. Dena Jennings
Executive Director
Imani Works

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Congratulations Orange County Public Library!

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Orange County African American Historical Society’s 2026 Annual Eclipse Awards!

Your presence, encouragement, and generosity helped make this celebration special. Together, we honored six remarkable individuals whose leadership and service continue to strengthen our community:

Rev. Robert T. Anthony, Sr. — Faithful Leader
Dr. Tamika L. Carey — Generational Bridge
Cliff Gregory — Community Connector
Ed Harvey — Culture Builder
JoAnn Tolbert — Humble Champion
Frank S. Walker, Jr. — History Weaver

Congratulations to our honorees, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who supports OCAAHS and our work to preserve African American history, celebrate our heritage, and inspire future generations. Photos and videos coming soon, stay tuned!!

10/12/2026

Ridge to Root: A Special Night Where Two Legacies Converge at the Table 🍷🌱🧡

In 1976, Edna Lewis’s The Taste of Country Cooking celebrated the power of local, seasonal food. That same year, Barboursville Vineyards began its 50-year journey of expressing Virginia’s terroir through w**e.

On Thursday, November 5, join Barboursville Vineyards and the The Edna Lewis Foundation for Ridge to Root—an evening honoring two enduring Virginia legacies through storytelling, w**e tastings, and a family-style dinner.

Inspired by The Taste of Country Cooking, Chef Leah Branch will prepare a menu rooted in Miss Lewis’s documented food traditions, with storytelling led by emcee Deb Freeman.

📍 Barboursville Vineyards, Virginia
📅 Thursday, November 5
🍽 Food, w**e & storytelling

To learn more and purchase tickets, please use the link below 👇
https://www.theednalewisfoundation.org/tocc50