Ridgeley Rosenwald School Hosts Week Of Events Celebrating 90th Anniversary

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Our week-long 90th anniversary celebration of the Ridgeley Rosenwald School kicks off this Sunday, September 17. The school will be open for visitors every day this week. Join us on Sunday from 4PM-6PM for a FREE Opening Reception that will include a discussion led by Stephanie Deutsch, author of "You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South." Learn about the significance of Rosenwald schools in the African-American community. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Uhuru Quilting Demonstration Learn about the art form of quilting from members of the Uhuru Quilters Guild. Through quilting, participants will explore the role of the industrial arts in African American education. Thursday, September 21, 2017 Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Night Local poets and spoken word artists are invited to share their talents and participate in this open mic event. This evening will celebrate the role of the Julius Rosenwald Foundation in promoting the arts through its financial support of a number of African American artists, including Langston Hughes, Marian Anderson, Zora Neale Hurston, and countless others. Saturday, September 23, 2017 Family Day Celebrate the Ridgeley Rosenwald School’s 90th anniversary with a day of fun activities for all ages. Learn the rich history of African American education in Prince George’s County. This event is sponsored by the Mildred Ridgley Gray Charitable Trust, Inc.