In 1870, civil rights activist Frederick Douglass visited Newburgh, toured Washington’s Headquarters and spoke at the Opera House to urge Black men to exercise their newly won franchise rights. Photo by Library of Congress. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February.... Local News 06 Feb 2023 | 03:09
Tom Landrigan, Esq., of the law firm Cohen, LaBarbera & Landrigan, unveils W.A. Lawrence historic marker in Chester. The firm occupies the former home of William A. Lawrence at 99 Brookside Avenue. ( Photo by Leslie Smith) Colorful figure emerges from W.A. Lawrence historic marker dedication Chester--Despite unseasonable heat, two dozen people attended the dedication of the new historic marker for William A. Lawrence... Entertainment 30 May 2022 | 03:07
Orange County Historian Johanna Yaun and Sergio Villavicencio, chair of the New York City Semiquincentennial Committee, at a planning meeting held at the 1841 Courthouse in Goshen in August. ( Photo provided) County Historian Johanna Yaun named chair of Semiquincentennial Commission Orange County Historian Johanna Porr Yaun has been named chair of the Orange County Semiquincentennial Commission, and is... Local News 11 Sep 2019 | 06:30
