About the Black History Committee
The Black History Committee was created to showcase the rich legacy of African American contributions to Loudoun County
African Americans, one of the largest of the many ethnic groups in the United States are mainly of African ancestry, but many have non-Black ancestors as well.
African Americans are largely the descendants of enslaved people who were brought from their African homelands by force to work in the New World. Their rights were severely limited, and they were long denied a rightful share in the economic, social, and political progress of the United States. Nevertheless, African Americans have made basic and lasting contributions to American history and culture throughout our world and here in Loudoun County, Virginia.
“Here, before God, in the presence of these witnesses, from time to time, I consecrate my life to the destruction of slavery!”
- John Brown
African Americans, one of the largest of the many ethnic groups in the United States are mainly of African ancestry, but many have non-Black ancestors as well.
African Americans are largely the descendants of enslaved people who were brought from their African homelands by force to work in the New World. Their rights were severely limited, and they were long denied a rightful share in the economic, social, and political progress of the United States. Nevertheless, African Americans have made basic and lasting contributions to American history and culture throughout our world and here in Loudoun County, Virginia.
“Here, before God, in the presence of these witnesses, from time to time, I consecrate my life to the destruction of slavery!”
- John Brown
Our Mission
Mission & values
One important unit of American history centers on African American history. For teachers of American history in Loudoun County, these resources are invaluable.
Thomas Balch Library provides information about the history of African Americans in antebellum Loudoun and afterwards, including the legal impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Further, the Library documents the struggles of blacks and other civil rights leaders to ensure the full equality promised by these post-Civil War additions to the U.S. Constitution.
To acquaint teachers with this rich archival resource and the educational materials that support the curriculum, the Friends Education Committee and the Black History Committee have developed tours and maps, community profiles, timelines, books, and oral histories.
Our Story
Trajectory
Through collaborations, reaching seen and unforeseen milestones, challenging dialogues and conversations, reflecting on "Lessons Learned" we provide a valuable service to our Loudoun County community and beyond.
Our Mission
Mission & values
One important unit of American history centers on African American history. For teachers of American history in Loudoun County, these resources are invaluable.
Thomas Balch Library provides information about the history of African Americans in antebellum Loudoun and afterwards, including the legal impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Further, the Library documents the struggles of blacks and other civil rights leaders to ensure the full equality promised by these post-Civil War additions to the U.S. Constitution.
To acquaint teachers with this rich archival resource and the educational materials that support the curriculum, the Friends Education Committee and the Black History Committee have developed tours and maps, community profiles, timelines, books, and oral histories.
Our Story
Trajectory
Through collaborations, reaching seen and unforeseen milestones, challenging dialogues and conversations, reflecting on "Lessons Learned" we provide a valuable service to our Loudoun County community and beyond.
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