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
"Harmonizing" by Horace Pippin depicts a Goshen scene. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Oange County Executive Steve Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through February. “Black History... Local News 05 Feb 2020 | 01:08