1948 Founders Photos
Camp Oak Hill History 1948-1988 | Historic Camp Photos
In 1948 Mrs. Irene Walker and Ms. Margaret Richardson realized their dream of owning and operating a summer camp for girls. They ran Camp Oak Hill together from 1948 through the 1960s. After Mrs. Walker passed, Ms. Richardson continued running summer camps until 1988 when, at age 82, she sold Camp Oak Hill to Curt and Judy Ashburn. She generously gave all of her photos and other Camp Oak Hill memorabilia to the Ashburns who are dedicated to preserving the historic legacy of Mrs. Walker and Ms. Richardson. Below are some original photos of these two remarkable women who founded the first Black female-owned summer camp for girls in the U.S.
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Co-founders Margaret Richardson (l) and Irene Walker (r)
Irene Walker with a camp horse
Co-founder Margaret Richardson 1955
Co-founders Irene Walker (l) and Margaret Richardson (r) 1955
Co-founder Irene Walker 1955
Margaret Richardson and "Ricky" in Philadelphia
C0-founder Irene Walker in camp office
Camp Oak Hill co-founder Irene Walker was a 5th generation descendent of AME founder Richard Allen (1960 newspaper article)
1950s Founders Irene Walker (back 2nd l) and Margaret Richardson (back 2nd r)
Margaret Richardson in her Philadelphia home
Margaret Richardson (l) in camp nurse's office
1935 Margaret Richardson nursing school graduation
Irene Walker (front l), Margaret Richardson (back 2nd r) and family members about 1955
Mrs. Walker (l) and Ms. Richardson (r) host banquet in the dining hall
Ms. Richardson (l) and Mrs. Walker (r) at camp Xmas party
Margaret Richardson (l) and Irene Walker (r) at banquet 1960
Co-founder Irene Walker in front of house
Mrs. Irene Walker (r) at camp Xmas party
Co-founder Irene Walker in front of camp house
Co-founder Irene Walker at dining hall camp banquet
Margaret Richardson (r) 1980s
Co-founder Margaret Richardson at camp banquet 1970s
Co-founder Margaret Richardson 1973
