Ridgely Rosenwald School

The Ridgely Rosenwald school was made possible by the donation of a 2-acre land from the Ridgely family. The architectural plan/ blueprints were provided in the mail through the Rosenwald fund, detailing how the two or three-classroom structure would be built. These buildings were designed to be sustainable by themselves. They would have large windows to provide lighting during the day, and proper heating. Such things can be seen in the pictures below, taken at the Ridgely Rosenwald school.

The Ridgely Rosenwald school was built in 1927. The school would have housed 20 to 30 students in each class, consisting of three grades in each class. Rosenwald schools produced great people such as John Lewis, Maya Angelou, and Medgar Evars. Eventually, the Ridgely school ceased operations in the 1950's following Brown v. Board of Education in the 1950's, causing districts to integrate.

The school is now recognized  for its historical and cultural significance. The building stands as a testament to the resillience and determination of African American communities to educate themselves during a time of harsh racial discrimination.