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153 years later, Christian fraternal group started by slaves still thrives
Taking care of the elderly was one of the original missions of the benevolent organization, when Annetta Lane and another former slave formed the order in 1867.
Author: Janet Roach
Updated: 6:21 PM EDT May 5, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. After the founding of the country s oldest all-female African American fraternal organization 153 years ago, the United Order of Tents is still thriving in Norfolk, Virginia.
Right beside Norfolk State University sits a senior housing complex bearing the name of the group s co-founder, Annetta M. Lane. Her portrait hangs in the all-purpose room surrounded by the residents who happily call the building home.  ....

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