About

Preserving the Diverse & Shared History of African American People in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Where to find the posted content?

The Gatherings Page contains the documents, photos, maps, and more.

Searching for a person or place?

Use the search field to look for names or places. Please check back because more information will be added with time. If you have questions about specific people or places, feel free to contact us.

Friends of St. Luke, Odd Fellows, and Household of Ruth

Discover more of Montgomery County’s rich history with the Friends of St. Luke, Odd Fellows, and Household of Ruth. Their mission is to preserve and share the stories of the people and places that shaped our community.

👉 Explore their work here: friendsofstlukeoddfellows.org

Do you have information to share?

Please send us photographs, genealogical information, family narratives, bible entries, names of the enslaved found in wills, newspaper clippings, etc to share. Often it is the small bits of information which can link families together, so feel free to share all, even if you are not sure how that piece fits. This is the only way we can sort out the past.

Contact Us

We are easy to find: gathering.blacksburg.history@gmail.com or fill out the contact form.