Tracing Our History & Celebrating Our Origin
Welcome to the
Madison County African American Historical Association
Enlightenment & Inspiration
Our Vision
The MCAAHA will foster greater understanding and appreciation of African American contributions to our community while supporting diversity and promoting cultural inclusivity. We believe that everyone should be empowered to engage in their history and culture and fully recognize and celebrate African American achievements.
Our Values
We are dedicated to the belief that sharing the true history of our Madison community enlightens and enriches us all. We believe that understanding this important history, reflecting both adversity and achievement, can serve to inspire and unite us , and strengthen our community ties.
News & Events
MCAAHA Awards Two 2026 Scholarships
The Madison County African American Historical Association was pleased to present scholarships to Alivia Lewis and Stephan Turner. Alivia plans to attend Marymount University and Stephan will attend apprentice school in Newport News. MCAAHA President Mesha Jones...
LaNiya Chew, Trinity Shoultz Earn First Place in Black History Month Essay Contest
LaNiya Chew and Trinity Shoultz, both eleventh-graders at Madison County High School, tied for first place in the essay category in February's Black History Month Contest sponsored by the Culpeper Branch of the NAACP and the Madison County African American Historical...
MCAAHA Honored with 2026 Hometown Heroes Cultural Enrichment Award
The Madison County African American Historical Association was honored to receive the 2026 Hometown Heroes Cultural Enrichment Award from the Madison County Parks & Recreation Department. The award was presented at the annual Hometown Heroes Gala, held on February...
Hometown Histories
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Exhibits & Memory Sites
How You Can Help
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Join our organization! The membership application is available here.
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Have a story to share? Contact us!
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Help with events, and spread the word about the MCAAHA.
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Donate or loan photos, documents, and artifacts.
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Help with research or documentation.
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Contribute ideas for exhibits, discussions, and lectures.