The Ozarks Afro-American Museum is a place where people of all races and nationalities can together honor the contributions of our ancestors - a shared heritage. Fr. Moses Berry, a priest of the Orthodox Church in America, opened the OAAHM in October of 2002. It quickly became an important part of Ash Grove life, attracting many visitors.

Nearby is an historic cemetery owned by the Berry family since 1875, dedicated for the burial of "Slaves, Paupers and Indians," who for many years were excluded from other burial places. The "Old Negro" or Berry Cemetery, is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. View of the Cemetery. Courtesy of Eric Pervukhin

The OAAHM is a non-profit organization, and depends on donations for its operation. Please help us preserve a vital part of Ozarks life! All contributions are tax-deductible.

Follow this link to an article about Fr. Moses and the OAAHM

Rural Missouri Magazine

Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum

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