AAHS hosted a meaningful community gathering at the historic Brook Presbyterian Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This event continued a relationship that began in 2007, when AAHS first started meeting with Hillburn community members in the church and in their homes.
As part of our Black History Month 2025 programming, the African American Historical Society of Rockland County hosted Frederick Douglass and February: A Legacy of Love and Liberation, a virtual program examining Frederick Douglass’s enduring influence and the ways his ideas continue to shape movements for justice today.
WELCOME TO OUR FALL AAHS NEWSLETTER! We are excited to welcome you to the Fall edition of the African American Historical Society of Rockland County newsletter! As we reflect on the success of our 2023 and 2024 programming seasons, we are truly buoyed by the support from our community. This...
Celebrating the Legacy of William Henry Myers: A Recap of an Inspiring Evening On Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Nyack Library, history enthusiasts and community members gathered to honor the remarkable life and legacy of William Henry Myers, one of Rockland County’s most influential African American leaders. Hosted by...
A Milestone in Preserving Local Civil Rights History During October, the African American Historical Society of Rockland County launched the Historic Hillburn website, a new digital platform dedicated to preserving the powerful civil rights legacy of Hillburn, New York. This groundbreaking site highlights the pivotal 1943 Hillburn school desegregation...
The African American Historical Society of Rockland County fondly remembers Dr. Travis Jackson, a key figure in preserving the history of Hillburn and the fight for desegregation. Dr. Jackson’s deep connection to the Hillburn desegregation case is personal—he was a student at the Brook School during the landmark 1943...
Uncovering Hidden Histories: The African Village on Native Land in Rockland County History came alive on Thursday, October 24, 2024, during The African Village on Native Land in Rockland County, an unforgettable evening of discovery and reflection. The event, led by scholar Dr. Stead, illuminated the untold stories of African...
Honoring the Legacy of Piermont’s Mine Hole Community: A Dedication to African American History On Saturday, September 29, 2024, the African American Historical Society of Rockland County (AAHS) joined community members and local historians to unveil a historical marker dedicated to the Mine Hole in Piermont, New York. This...
Reflections on Juneteenth: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Seneca Village and Skunk Hollow The 2024 Juneteenth event, hosted by the African American Historical Society of Rockland County, brought the community together to not only celebrate freedom but to uncover the hidden legacies of African American resilience. Attendees were treated...
Dear Friends: On behalf of AAHS, we cordially invite you to join us at our annual meeting on December 11, 2023, 6:30 PM, at the Rockland Community College (RCC) Technology Center – Ellipse Room. We are very excited about this program and take pleasure in presenting Vinnie Bagwell (Sculptor)....
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the African American Historical Society of Rockland County and the Finkelstein Memorial Library co-hosted a virtual Black History Month event, The Extraordinary Story of the Tuskegee Airmen. This enlightening program featured Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist and Director of the Pare Lorentz Film Center at...