Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School

Long Ridge Community, Mars Hill, NC

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An Appalachian Scholar

Posted onJune 25, 2014June 25, 2014AuthorWebmaster

Charlene Ray, inspired and raised by her grandmother, Lucinda Briscoe Ray.
Article from the Journal, November 1978

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school spring 2022The Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School's National Registry plaque.

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Unlocking the Doors of Opportunity Now Showing on PBS

A documentary about the Rosenwald Schools of NC. In the... Read more →

Exhibit of Paintings by Charity Ray

Opening at Mars Landing Galleries on Saturday, March 25 from... Read more →

The blackboard at the historic school, which has been rehabilitated.

Madison County Educators Visit Restored, Historic School for Black Students

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Timeline for Education in Madison County Area

1793-1832 – Old Buncombe County “Old Field Schools,”1 Madison County... Read more →

Board of Education Minutes 1905-1966

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Ethnic Heritage History of MHU

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    • About Us
    • The Mars Hill Rosenwald School Building Rehabilitation Project
    • National Register of Historic Places
    • Meetings
    • Minutes
    • Subscribe to our Newsletter
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Contact Us
  • History
    • “Our Story, This Place” MHARS History Book (2022)
    • The Vision of Dr. Booker T. Washington & Mr. Julius Rosenwald
    • History Overview
    • African-American Public Education in Madison County
    • Rosenwald Funds for Long Ridge
    • The Long Ridge School
    • Historic Moments
    • Long Ridge Achievers
    • The Story of Joseph Anderson
    • Interviews
  • News
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    • Newsletter
    • Press
    • Photos
    • Videos
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    • “Our Story, This Place” MHARS History Book (2022)
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