The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.
555 Alliance Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
T​he Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.
It Takes a Village - We need your help to preserve the HdG Colored School
Help Make Our Vision a Reality
Donate to the preservation and restoration of the Havre de Grace Colored School
An Event You Don't Want to Miss!
Let's Jazz it Up!
Join Us for Our Six Annual
Arts, Wine, Jazz & Soul Festival
At Our New Location!
Wine it Up!
Saturday, August 12, 2023
12:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Location: Concord Point Light House
700 Concord Point, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy local art vendors, spectacular jazz and soul artists, phenomenal food, wines, and spirits, and the majestic view of the Susquehanna River unsurpassed in beauty. All the proceeds benefit the restoration and preservation of the Havre de Grace Colored Museum and Cultural Center.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now at a
discounted rate until June 28, 2023.
This event is expected to sell out in advance.
Volunteers Are Needed
Support the Arts, Wine, Jazz & Soul Festival
We Need Your Help
Volunteers are needed to support the Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center's (HCSMCC) largest fundraiser of the year.
All proceeds will go towards the preservation and restoration of the HCSMCC.
Volunteers will receive free non-tasting admission and have the option to purchase a tasting ticket at a discounted price.
Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated!
Sponsors
We are seeking corporate sponsors looking for an opportunity to reach out to the community and support this worthy cause with donations and/or volunteers. Your support helps to preserve the 111-year-old historic Havre de Grace Colored School, an important part of American history.
The Havre de Grace Colored School
Support Our Efforts!
Help us meet our fundraising goal to restore and preserve the historic Havre de Grace Colored School! More than just brick and mortar, the 111-year-old historic school building symbolizes the lives and legacies of those ancestors who fiercely advocated for better educational opportunities for African-American students. The building tells a story of their determination and perseverance.
Once completed, The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center (HCSMCC) will celebrate the legacy of those that advocated for equitable access to education for African American students in Harford County. The 111-year-old Colored School began as a two-room structure serving primary grade students and later expanded to become the first public school in Harford County that provided high school education to African American students.
~Preserving History~
$2 Million Restoration and
Preservation Project
The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center (HCSMCC) recently completed the first phase of a four-phase restoration project. The intent is to restore the historic building to its original charm and create a state-of-the-art museum and cultural center for future generations.
The search is on for monetary donations, applicable grants, and in-kind services to help with this restoration and preservation project.
The Havre de Grace Colored School
The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center (HCSMCC) celebrates the legacy of those that advocated for equitable access to education for African American students in Harford County. The 111-year-old Colored School began as a two-room structure serving primary grade students and later expanded to become the first public school in Harford County that provided high school education for African American students. The HCSMCC provides an opportunity for those who are interested in African American culture to explore and revel in this history through the museum’s exhibits and historical displays. Programs and events throughout the year highlight the rich and diverse history of the African American community in Harford County and Havre de Grace.
To Mail Donations
Please make checks payable to: The HdG Colored School Museum and Cultural Center or HCSMCC
Mail donation to: 555 Alliance Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Congratulations to the 2023 Langston Hughes
Youth Oratorical Contest Winners
Phenomenal Women of Havre de Grace Colored School
The History
The first public high school in Harford County for​ African Ame​rican students.
The Community
Members of the community came together with a ​vested interest of saving the school.
Showing the Love!
Corvette Club of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia
Great Support from Harford Mutual Insurance Group
The Fender Family Fund
2019 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest
Youth Choir at the 2018 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest
2020 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest
All ready for the 2020 Candlelight Tour
Arts, Wine and Jazz Fest
Mt. Zion Choir, Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest
Our Mailing Address:
The Havre de Grace Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.
555 Alliance Street
Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
(443) 939-0366
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