On October 12, 1876, the local newspaper, The Maryland Independent, ran the headline: "Our Village School opened with Miss Lizzie Fowler of Prince Georges County as teacher," and with that, the one-room school house began a legacy which lasted for more than three quarters of a century.
The original structure of this school stands today. Built in 1876, the school was used by white children until 1924. Black children attended the school from 1924 until 1953. The school taught grades 1-7. The One-room schoolhouse today showcases replicas from the time period to include the original desks.
The building is now a museum and is open from 12-4 pm; Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from April to November 1st. Admission is free.
For more information on this historic site you can visit: http://www.ccboe.com/ccrta/school.htm
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