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Clifton Forge
Alleghany storytelling project preserves community history, tells pandemic tales
So far, the group has produced four books documenting life in and around the town.
‘A miracle in the mountains’
The historic Green Pastures, once the only outdoor recreation area for Black Virginians, has reopened in Alleghany County.
Clifton Forge recognizes pioneering scientist
The town now has a historical marker about the first Black woman to receive a doctorate in zoology.