For many years The Red Lodge Community has been a gathering place for families in Amelia, Virginia. The history of the predominately African American Community extends back to the late 1700's when it was known as the Red Lodge Plantation. This is a story of families whose ancestors were owned by Major John Archer and his son Senator William S. Archer and neighboring slave owners. From the ancestors bondage of slavery, to later the fight of freedom and land ownership, the community of Red Lodge stands strong. This is the story of those who sacrificed what little they had to build churches,...
For many years The Red Lodge Community has been a gathering place for families in Amelia, Virginia. The history of the predominately African American ...