Rockbridge Historical Society

The Rockbridge Historical Society (RHS) maintains a virtual archive of informative Black history articles and videos. Many of them were created during the Historical Society’s Local Black History series, which kicked off in 2020 and continues today. Walker was noted to be “the most prosperous colored man in Lexington,” at the time of his death in 1906. ‘ Ancient Jane,’ an anonymous young woman whose remains were found behind the Rockbridge Historical Society, was re-interred here. The Rockbridge Historical Society website shares several informative articles and videos about Lexington’s African American school, including “ The Impact of Educators of Color in our Community Then and Now.” Rockbridge Historical Society Museum (101 E. Washington Street) Headquarters to the area’s oldest local history organization, the Rockbridge Historical Society Museum hosts permanent exhibits on social history across four centuries, as well as rotating exhibits on distinctive themes, and events. Integrated within its onsite displays, digital resources, and ongoing research are a number of artifacts and resources engaging Local Black Histories. Many are freely accessible at RockbridgeHistory.org and the RHS YouTube Channel. RHS also provides advice on genealogical research, and the sale of books and maps. Free to the public, and open by appointment: RHS@RockbridgeHistory.org.