The Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald school is one of the original Rosenwald schools constructed in the early part of the century to enable Black children to get an education during segregation.
Built in 1930 in Mars Hill, North Carolina, the school is nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Recognizing Our Shared Legacy
Rosenwald Schools National Park Proposed
[caption id="attachment_2135" align="alignright" width="420"] The Woodville Rosenwald School in Virginia.
Under the Kudzu
The Canetuck Rosenwald School now serves as a Community Center frequently highlighted in Rosenwald preservation tours. Remembering two schools in Pender County, NC that shaped a community. The documentary Under the…
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,…
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…
Happening In and Around the School, Spring 2026
Contact Willa Wyatt to schedule a tour of our historic school. Members of the Friends Group are currently planning for September’s anniversary celebration as well as the 100th year birthday celebration…
Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of neighbors, friends, and supporters throughout the community, the building has been rehabilitated.
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