The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.

Arts, Wine, Jazz & Soul
Fest Fundraiser

Thank You

Thank you to all festival attendees for joining us at the Arts, Wine, Jazz, & Soul Festival.

Your participation plays a vital role in supporting the operation, preservation, and restoration of the historic Havre de Grace Colored School. By coming together, we honor our shared history and ensure that its legacy endures for future generations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for your support, and we hope you can join us again next year to continue this important work.

It Takes a Village - We need your help to preserve the HdG Colored School

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~Preserving History~

$2 Million Restoration and

Preservation Project

The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center (HCSMCC) recently completed the first phase of a four-phase restoration project. The intent is to restore the historic building to its original charm and create a state-of-the-art museum and cultural center for future generations.

The search is on for monetary donations, applicable grants, and in-kind services to help with this restoration and preservation project.

Help us meet our fundraising goal to restore and preserve the historic Havre de Grace Colored School! More than just brick and mortar, the 112-year-old historic school building symbolizes the lives and legacies of those ancestors who fiercely advocated for better educational opportunities for African-American students. The building tells a story of their determination and perseverance.

Once completed, The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center (HCSMCC) will celebrate the legacy of those that advocated for equitable access to education for African American students in Harford County. The 112-year-old Colored School began as a two-room structure serving primary grade students and later expanded to become the first public school in Harford County that provided high school education to African American students.

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The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center (HCSMCC) celebrates the legacy of those that advocated for equitable access to education for African American students in Harford County. The 112-year-old Colored School began as a two-room structure serving primary grade students and later expanded to become the first public school in Harford County that provided high school education for African American students. The HCSMCC provides an opportunity for those who are interested in African American culture to explore and revel in this history through the museum’s exhibits and historical displays. Programs and events throughout the year highlight the rich and diverse history of the African American community in Harford County and Havre de Grace.

The Havre de Grace Colored School