Rockland Legend Virginia “Ginny” Norfleet Recognized by Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips for Black History Month.

Supervisor Phillips presented Ginny with a plaque in honor of her work and advocacy in bringing to light the rich African American history to our students and residents. Photos of from yesterday’s Village of Haverstraw Celebration of Black History Month.

In October of 2020, Ginny was instrumental in Rockland County unveiling a historical marker recognizing the first African-American church in Rockland County which was built in 1846. Clinton Street, in Haverstraw, was renamed HAAC Way in recognition of the organization Haverstraw African American Connection.