Madison County African American Historical Association

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The Madison County African American Historical Association's mission is to honor and preserve the rich history of African Americans in Madison County, Virginia, and promote opportunities for all to appreciate African Americans' vital role throughout history.

Our new interpretive marker is in place in Graves Mill! This marker memorializes a cemetery for the enslaved that was re...
06/10/2026

Our new interpretive marker is in place in Graves Mill! This marker memorializes a cemetery for the enslaved that was recently discovered on a farm and has now been carefully preserved thanks to the efforts of farm owners Kemp and Tommy Hill, farm managers Shannon and Nathan Carter, Virginia Humanities, and the MCAAHA. Special thanks to James Garnett for installing the plaque and our MCAAHA founder Nancy Garnett Williams for overseeing its development! And to Eddie’s Engraving for creating the plaque!

https://mcaaha.org/interpretive-marker-placed-at-graves-mill-cemetery/

Congratulations to Alivia Lewis and Stephan Turner, winners of MCAAHA’s 2026 scholarships! Alivia plans to attend Marymo...
05/31/2026

Congratulations to Alivia Lewis and Stephan Turner, winners of MCAAHA’s 2026 scholarships! Alivia plans to attend Marymount University and Stephan will attend apprentice school in Newport News. MCAAHA President Mesha Jones presented the scholarships to the graduating Madison County High School seniors.

Remarks from Dr. Jones:

“On behalf of the Madison County African American History Association, we want to congratulate all of the students across Madison County as another school year comes to an end!

To the high school graduates, congratulations on reaching such a huge milestone! Your hard work, memories, late nights, challenges, and accomplishments have brought you to this moment, and we cannot wait to see where life takes you next.

To our middle school students moving up to high school, and to every student advancing to the next grade level, congratulations to you, too! Every year matters, and every step forward is something to be proud of.

We also want to recognize our 2026 scholarshiprecipients, Alivia Lewis and Stephan Turner. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and excited to see what your future holds.

Now it’s time to celebrate, enjoy summer break, make memories, and get ready for the next chapter!”

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Madison County native Astorie Turner Acty. Mrs. Acty was featured as ...
05/20/2026

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Madison County native Astorie Turner Acty. Mrs. Acty was featured as our latest Hometown Histories profile (see our website at MCAAHA.org). A graduate of Carver High School, Mrs. Acty was devoted to her family and was a leader in early childhood education. We will miss her and send our sincere condolences to her family. đź’•

https://www.tibbsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Astorie-Turner-Acty?obId=48437732

Join Us on Sunday, May 17, at Revalation Vineyards - 5 PM - https://mailchi.mp/ed2cb420c041/may2026newsDr. Mesha Jones, ...
05/16/2026

Join Us on Sunday, May 17, at Revalation Vineyards - 5 PM - https://mailchi.mp/ed2cb420c041/may2026news

Dr. Mesha Jones, our president, will lead a "Sip & Learn" discussion on the work of the MCAAHA. All are welcome!

A message from our president: “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” - Maya Ange...
02/02/2026

A message from our president:

“If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” - Maya Angelou

Black History Month invites us to pause, reflect, and recommit. In a moment when history is being questioned and the present feels just as uncertain, remembrance becomes essential not only to honor the past but also to guide the future we are shaping together.

Celebrating Black history means more than reflection during one month. It means learning the full story, sharing it openly, and carrying its lesson forward in how we lead, serve, and care for our communities. Progress is sustained when we stay engaged, informed, and intentional.

Our call to action: continue learning, speak with care and courage when history is minimized and the present is at risk, support Black voices and communities, and commit individually and collectively to building a more just and equitable future, all year long.”

Dr. Mesha Jones

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700 South Main Street
Madison, VA
22727

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