Today is Election Day! Although it’s not a presidential election year, exercising your right to vote is still important. Get out and let your voice be heard! #KnowTheirNames #vote #fauquiercounty

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟐𝟐-𝟏𝟖𝟐𝟒 ✦ To learn more about these records, read our Born Free and Emancipated infographic post #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟐𝟎-𝟏𝟖𝟐𝟏 ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟗 ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... ✦ To learn more about these records, read our Born Free and Emancipated infographic post #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟕-𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟖 ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟓-𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟔 ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... and additional resources at aahafauquier.catalogaccess.com

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 10/01/25 . Land clearing and tree removal continues at the Morgantown site! Follow along with our journey towards restoration as we share regular updates and developments. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟒 ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... and additional resources at aahafauquier.catalogaccess.com #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

A huge thank you to All Assured Moving Services! Their fantastic and professional team helped make our move to Warrenton timely and smooth. Thank you from the AAHA team!🎉👏

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟑 ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... and additional resources at aahafauquier.catalogaccess.com #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮 𝘊. 𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘳 (𝘞𝘊𝘛) 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘈𝘈𝘏𝘈 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯 🗓️ September 27, 2025 🕰️ 1-4pm 📍135 Main St., Warrenton, VA

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟖𝟏𝟏. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

𝘼 𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 Since receiving the Land Disturbing Permit issued on 7/22/2025, restoration has steadily progressed at the Morgantown School property site.

Only one week away!

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟖-𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟗. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟕. ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... and additional resources at aahafauquier.catalogaccess.com #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟔. ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... and additional resources at aahafauquier.catalogaccess.com #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟒-𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟓. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our #KnowTheirNames initiative. ✦ www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... #AAHAFauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟐-𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟑. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

In commemoration of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, we are excited to announce AAHA’s new VA250 Database! To explore the database, click the banner at the top of AAHA’s home page or use this link www.aahafauquier.org/va250 #VA250 #aahafauquier #fauquier #history #KnowTheirNames

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟏. ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip... and additional resources at aahafauquier.catalogaccess.com #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟕𝟗𝟔-𝟏𝟕𝟗𝟗. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. #AAHAFauquier #history #Fauquier #knowtheirnames #va250

We would like to extend a thank you to all our supporters! Pictured here are members of the Baltimore “First Cousins” Family Reunion, who visited us on July 19th. Thanks to the generosity and support AAHA receives, we are excited to continue providing a welcoming and educational space for visitors!

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟕𝟗𝟐-𝟏𝟕𝟗𝟓. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip...

Records from AAHA’s Born Free and Emancipated database, 𝟏𝟕𝟓𝟐-𝟏𝟕𝟗𝟏. ✦ Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative. ✦ You can find our complete database at www.aahafauquier.org/free-emancip...

𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑨𝑨𝑯𝑨’𝒔 𝑩𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆. Each week we will post a selection of these records to feature the individuals listed, supporting our continuous #KnowTheirNames initiative.

‼️REPOST‼️ —We are still looking for a new home for these beautiful church pews. If you are interested in just one pew for your porch or foyer, or all of them for a community space or sanctuary, please call us at 540-253-7488. If we are not available, please leave a message. —The AAHA Team

📣Attention 📣 The last screening in this series is coming up on July 8th @1pm! #AfricanAmericanHistory #aahafauquier #fauquier

1783. Money arising from the tax on slaves shall be applied toward the payment of this state's debt due to the army; and also, for making good to Congress any deficiency in the state's interest on debts of the United States so as to make good to Congress the annual sum of $400,000.

💚❤️Happy Juneteenth from AAHA💚❤️ Check out our Juneteenth infographic post to learn the history and significance of this holiday! 📸Mikal Nolan #Juneteenth #Fauquiercounty #AAHA #history

1782. An act calling in and redeeming military certificates places additional taxes on land, free male persons, slaves, horses, etc.

Brush up on your Juneteenth history before tomorrow’s festivities and the official holiday on June 19th with these infographics! #Juneteenth #Fauquiercounty #AAHA #history

🎉Juneteenth Celebration Countdown🎉 Our Soft Opening is less than one week away! While you count down the days, enjoy these pictures from AAHA’s 2001 Juneteenth Celebration.

1782. Liberated slaves neglecting tax levies may be hired out by the sheriff long enough to raise the taxes.

We are proud to announce that AAHA’s director and co-founder Karen White was chosen as the Fauquier honoree for Aging Together's 5 Over 50 celebration!

1781. An act for establishing permanent revenue provides that there be a tax of one pound for every hundred pounds of the valuation of lands and lots, ten shillings on every free male person above twenty-one years, and also on slaves to be paid by their owners, [1/2]

Let’s make history together — again! We’re inviting YOU to join the Keep it 100 Campaign and help us shine a light on the people and stories that shaped our past and fuel our future. Donate online today and help us Keep it 100! 🔗https://www.fauquierjuneteenth.com/donate

🎉Juneteenth Celebration Countdown🎉 Our Soft Opening is less than two weeks away! While you count down the days, enjoy these pictures from AAHA’s 2000 Juneteenth Celebration.

💐Volunteer Appreciation💐 ~ A glimpse into one of our volunteer groups, Mountainside Montessori School’s Adolescent Program!

“Her Legacy Lives On: The Story of Ms. Jennie Dean” presented by Mary Owens Jones. • • May 31st 🕰️ 1-2:00pm 📍John Barton Payne Building in Warrenton

The next screening in this series is coming up on June 10th @1pm! ‼️Updated series location- moving forward, all our events will be held in Warrenton NOT The Plains‼️ #AfricanAmericanHistory #aahafauquier #fauquier

1780. An act for calling in the continental money and for emitting new bills lays a further tax in the paper money of this state on money, white males tithables, servants, cattle, carriages, spirts, marriage licenses, etc.…...., [slaves do not seem to be included].

Save the Date: 🎉AAHA’s Soft Opening🎉 Join us for this special occasion as we welcome in a new chapter in AAHA’s journey and commemorate Juneteenth! 🗓️ June 14th, 2025 🕰️ 11am-5pm 📍135 Main St, Warrenton VA

1779. This act to raise money for carrying on the Revolutionary War provides that the following additional taxes shall be laid, a poll tax on all free male persons above twenty-one years of age, and on all white servants except apprentices, [1/2]

1779. All white personas born within this Commonwealth and all who have resided here two years, all who shall migrate into the state, other than alien enemies, and give proof that they intend to reside therein and give assurance of fidelity to the Commonwealth, [1/2]

In celebration of #PreservationMonth, take a look into our Morgantown School Project! #savingplaces #fauquier #history

Happy Teachers Appreciation Week! We would like to recognize and honor all current and past teachers who dedicate themselves to planting, nurturing, and strengthening the seeds of knowledge. A teacher’s influence can mean everything to a student.

1779. A tax of five pounds per poll shall be paid for all Negro and mulatto servants and slaves, but when any slave is thought old age or infirmity incapable of labor, the tax may be discontinued.

“Her Legacy Lives On: The Story of Ms. Jennie Dean” presented by Mary Owens Jones. • • May 31st 🕰️ 1-2:00pm 📍John Barton Payne Building in Warrenton

‼️Attention‼️ We are looking to rehome the pews in our auditorium. Unfortunately, they will not fit in AAHA’s new building. We are hoping to give them to a nonprofit by May 15th. Please email [email protected] if you can help us relocate them!