04/10/2026
Historic Russell School
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Located in Hillsborough, NC, the Historic Russell School is the sole surviving Rosenwald school in Durham County, making it a unique cultural landmark.
The Rosenwald Schools were built in the early 20th century from the collaboration of countless individuals who believed that black children in the rural south should have access to formal education during a time when segregation prevented this. Booker T. Washington, an educator and principal of the Tuskegee Institute, and Julius Rosenwald, President of Sears, Roebuck & Co. and an important philant
04/10/2026
09/09/2023
Movie on the lawn rescheduled to next Saturday, September 16th. See you then!
Join us for our annual "Movie on the Lawn" featuring "The Gospel According to Andre".
We'll learn more about this local fashion icon who set the world on fire with his creative genius.
Special Showing of "Living Legacy", a short film of the Historic Russell School by Maddie Stambler.
Bring your snacks, drinks, and lawn chairs/blankets.
The Historic Russell School will sponsor free popcorn and water.
Register for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-russell-school-annual-movie-on-the-lawn-tickets-698095692007?aff=oddtdtcreator
08/29/2023
Join us for our annual "Movie on the Lawn" featuring "The Gospel According to Andre".
We'll learn more about this local fashion icon who set the world on fire with his creative genius.
Special Showing of "Living Legacy", a short film of the Historic Russell School by Maddie Stambler.
Bring your snacks, drinks, and lawn chairs/blankets.
The Historic Russell School will sponsor free popcorn and water.
Register for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-russell-school-annual-movie-on-the-lawn-tickets-698095692007?aff=oddtdtcreator
04/06/2023
Enjoy this recent project the Museum of Durham History!
The Historic Russell School See the story
07/26/2022
Come see a hidden gem, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County. Register for a tour this Saturday from 12-2pm
Historic Russell School Tour Come see a hidden gem, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County
07/26/2022
Come see a hidden gem, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County
Register for a tour this Saturday, July 30th from 12:00-2:00pm on Eventbrite -
Historic Russell School Tour Come see a hidden gem, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County
07/26/2022
Come see a hidden gem, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County
Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-russell-school-tour-tickets-390752430037
About this event
Step inside over 100 years of history with a tour of the Historic Russell School. The Historic Russell School is a Rosenwald School built in 1926. During the Jim Crow era, Rosenwald Schools were built in collaboration with the local Black community, local white school board, and Rosenwald Fund. It was the only refuge Black children had for access to a formalized education.
Located off Saint Marys Road, the Historic Russell School is the last remaining Rosenwald School of 17 built in Durham County.
The Historic Russell School is a 2 teacher school with its original windows, chalkboards, and hardwood floors.
Join us for a tour and presentation of its history.
The Historic Russell School is owned by Cain's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Historic Russell School Tour Come see a hidden gem, the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County
02/05/2021
Visit us for all February 2021 Black History Month Events. We will kick off this month with a virtual tour this Saturday. Visit our site for registration information.
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2001 Saint Marys Road
Hillsborough, NC
27278