Tracing History, Memory and Family Reflecting on Juneteenth and America 250 Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6:30 PMNyack Library, Community Room59 South BroadwayNyack, New York 10960 Join the African American Historical Society of Rockland County for an evening exploring Black life in the Hudson Valley through history, memory, and...
The African American Historical Society of Rockland County hosted its Annual Event with a virtual conversation featuring Dr. Prithi Kanakamedala, author of Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough.
At the African American Historical Society of Rockland County, we believe that history is most complete when it includes the voices and contributions of all who shaped it. Too often, the remarkable legacies of Black women are overlooked, forgotten, or dismissed in our retelling of history. This series seeks...
To conclude Black History Month 2025, the African American Historical Society of Rockland County hosted a powerful and thought-provoking virtual event, Frederick Douglass and February: A Legacy of Love and Liberation. This community gathering explored Frederick Douglass’s profound relationship to the month of February, especially his decision to mark Valentine’s...
On June 4th, 1884, The Rockland County Journal reported that the Silliman Post joined other veterans to march and adorn the graves of fallen soldiers at Rockland Cemetery. The Silliman Post was the local Black chapter of the fraternal organization of Civil War veterans, the Grand Army of the...
What is juneteeth? Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, commemorates a defining moment in American history—the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery. Though President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation two and a half years earlier on...
AAHS’s Juneteenth program reflected the Society’s longstanding commitment to honoring Black history. The evening built upon earlier AAHS work, including the 2019 commemoration of 1619 that introduced Rockland County audiences to the story of Cudjo Lewis through readings from Barracoon, performances, and a keynote by Dr. Sylviane Diouf.
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.
Carter G. Woodson, often hailed as the “Father of Black History,” was a pioneering African American historian, author, and journalist. Born in 1875, he dedicated his life to illuminating the rich history and achievements of African Americans. During the dawning of the twentieth century, it was widely presumed that...
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...
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...