Save Cairo Rosenwald School

CANCELLATION!!! The Cairo Rosenwald School clean up day will not be held June 5, 2026. Out of nesscesity it will be rescheduled this fall. Thank you for your willingness to help.

It has been a while since we shared an update on restoration progress, and we are excited to say that great things are happening!

Thanks to the generosity of so many donors, the Cairo Improvement Club has been hard at work on several improvement projects. One major project has been in the works, and we can’t wait to share more details with you very soon.

We’d like to give a special thank you to Steven Wilkerson of Robertson County for his generous donation of composite wood. Because of his support, we now have the materials needed to restore the accessibility ramp at the back of the school and the front steps.

Now we just need a skilled carpenter willing to donate their time and talent to help bring this project to life. If you or someone you know can help, please comment below or send us a message.

We are also still accepting monetary donations to support ongoing restoration efforts. Thank you for continuing to support and preserve this special of Sumner County History ! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WVAFP7X3GJS2G

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to saving our beloved school. Thanks to your generosity, $4,000 has already been raised towards our restoration effort.

Pictured are some of the dedicated individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes to restore the school and preserve its legacy for future generations.

From left to right: Velma Brinkley, Wendy Duncan Black, Hollis Bender, Charles Brinkley, Laura Hollerman, Frank Brinkley, Betty Williams, and Lester Mae Hill.

Not pictured: Willie Bell Duncan, Nannie Persley, and Rev. Will A. Duncan.