The HdG Colored School Museum & Cultural Center

The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. (HCSMCC) is a 501 (c)(3) non- profit organization. The goal is “to remember, promote and preserve the rich history and legacy of the Havre de Grace Colored School.”

The Colored School holds a special distinction as the first public high school for African American students in Harford County. The former Colored School is now a museum and cultural center. The (HCSMCC), Inc. is devoted to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture in Harford County, Maryland. The 110-year-old Colored School provides an opportunity for those who are interested in African American culture to explore and revel in this history through exhibits and historical displays. It helps all Americans see how their stories, their histories, and their cultures are shaped and informed by national influences. It explores the cultural and civil context and many aspects of American life while displaying how American values like resiliency and optimism are reflected in African American history and culture. In keeping with its 110-year-old history, the former Colored School continues to serve as a gathering place for the community to hold meetings and special events.

For more information on the Havre de Grace Colored School or to donate to the restoration and preservation initiative, go to www.hdgcoloredschool.net; email: hdgcoloredschool@gmail.com; or call (443) 939-0366.