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ABOUT the MUSEUM
The Elkton Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in the Town of Elkton, Maryland. The purpose of the non-profit organization is to preserve the memories, stories, and legacies of African American children who attended the school during segregation and to provide educational and informational activities to increase public awareness of contributions to American culture made by persons of African descent.
Additionally, the 10,444 square foot property will be utilized as a catalytic center for interpreting Black heritage, stimulating affordable housing, spurring minority businesses through entrepreneurship and workforce development training, enhancing financial literacy and providing space for community engagement.
THE PURPOSE
The purpose of this project is to restore the Elkton Colored School located at 205 Booth Street in the Elkton National Register Historic District. This project will re-establish this historical and culturally significant community landmark by 2026, and in doing so the legacy of African American education will be honored.
This 5-million dollar project has engaged a development team including Dr. Dale Green of Sulton, Campbell, Britt & Associates. The team has created a restoration concept that seeks to adaptively reuse and restore the Elkton Colored School (originally built in the late 1800s, improved in 1926 by the Rosenwald fund and expanded in the 1960s when it became Cecil County Operations & Maintenance Building.
The project will fully utilize 15,000 square feet of developable space.
SUPPORT US
Support our vision to be a catalyst that provides and connects all persons within the community to services that enable them to become self-sufficient
and productive members of society.
Here are some ways you can donate:
IN - PERSON
P. O. Box 711
Elkton, MD 21922
Make Checks Payable to:
"Elkton Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc."
ONLINE
Make a tax deductible donation:
