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Thanks to the work of pioneering grassroots activists and the National Trust’s Rosenwald Schools Initiative, Rosenwald schools have begun to be identified, preserved and celebrated.

Key to the success of the rehabilitation of the Historic Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School is the outstanding support provided by Madison County Schools, Mars Hill University, and the dedication of the Friends of the Anderson Rosenwald School. Grants are being sought to help preserve the 100 year-old school and return it to an active role at the center of the community.

Note: Throughout this site, the historically outmoded terms “colored” and “negro” are used. Our use of these terms is purely academic and made in reference to historical documents and other research. The usage of these derogatory terms is not encouraged or condoned and is deemed inappropriate.

Latest News

Recognizing Our Shared Legacy

The movement toward a national Rosenwald park could open a meaningful door for the Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School. However, that will depend on how the final legislation is shaped and how local leaders choose ...
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Rosenwald Schools National Park Proposed

Preserving a legacy of learning and courage.  A national effort is taking shape to honor the Rosenwald Schools, the places where thousands of Black children once gathered to learn, grow, and imagine wider futures during ...
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Under the Kudzu

Remembering two schools in Pender County, NC that shaped a community. The documentary Under the Kudzu brings forward the stories of two Rosenwald schools in Pender County, NC, and does so with a gentle respect ...
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Madison Roots

Join us for food, friendship and discussion at the Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share. There are places that remember: old schoolhouses, ...
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Spring 2026 Updates Completed

Concrete has been poured and the new back walk is now finished. Mark, the concrete finisher, smoothed out the excess dirt and covered the septic tank to make everything look better to the left of ...
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Happening In and Around the School, Spring 2026

Members of the Friends Group are currently planning for September's anniversary celebration as well as the 100th year birthday celebration of our school which will take place in 2028. Madison High has planned an extensive ...
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History of the School