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What We Do

Preservation

Community Engagement

Preservation

Cemeteries, Rosenwald school sites, church archives

Research

Community Engagement

Preservation

Schools, families, land, churches, and oral histories

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Programs, events, exhibits, living histories

Who We Are

  • AAARC was established on July 29, 2025.
  • We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving African American history.

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RAPPAHANNOCK 

A Shared Passion for Our Community’s Story

Behind every story preserved on this site is our team dedicated to honoring the full legacy of Rappahannock’s African American experience. Our leadership brings together diverse expertise to ensure every facet of our history—from commerce and faith to military service—is documented, celebrated, and protected for future generations.

The AAARC Team

President

Vice President

Vice President

L. Goodall

Vice President

Vice President

Vice President

C. Timbers

Secretary

Vice President

Secretary

J. Baltimore


Treasurer

Board Member

Secretary

 M. Davis-Roman

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

 C. Porter

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

 S. Proper

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

R. Crocker

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

S. Wheeler

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

T. Kilby

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

 A. Summerlin

Website Development & Maintenance

BECOME A MEMBER

Ready to join? Here's how you can become a member today

Download, print, and complete our membership form. Mail the form and your payment to: 29 Hackleys Mill Road, Amissville, VA 20106. Questions? Email Admin@aaarc.info or visit our Contact Us page

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Support Our Work

By contributing, you actively empower our mission to keep the past present, build a powerful educational foundation for the future, and amplify the crucial voices and stories that must be heard.


PHOTO:  The Horseshoe Inn, opened in 1950 in Sperrryville by the Butler family. (Credit: Private Collection)

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