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The Burritt Museum will present an exhibit titled ‘History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools’ from January through May 2025. This display, on loan from Auburn University, will delve into the collaboration between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington, showcasing their efforts to improve education for African American children in the rural South. The exhibit emphasizes community involvement in raising funds for over 5,000 schools built under the Rosenwald School Program, which provided essential education to approximately 600,000 students.
Huntsville, Alabama — The Burritt Museum is set to unveil a significant exhibit titled “History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools”, beginning January 28, 2025, and running through May 2025. This important display will be on loan from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction, highlighting a pivotal chapter in educational history.
The exhibit will explore the partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington, emphasizing their combined efforts to enhance education for African American children in the rural South. By showcasing their contributions and the vital role of local communities, the exhibit will illustrate how they raised funds to support educational projects that benefitted countless students during a time of significant inequality.
The Rosenwald School Program, which operated from the early 1900s until 1932, played a crucial role in this educational movement. It resulted in the construction of over 5,000 schools across 15 states, serving approximately 600,000 students. These schools were designed to provide not just basic education, but also lessons in industrial and home economics, all within clean and healthy environments.
Admission to the exhibit will be included with general admission to the Burritt Museum. The museum’s current hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm. Starting in April, the hours will extend to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm.
The pricing structure for admission to the museum is as follows: adults will pay $12, children and students $8, seniors (60+) and military members $10, while children aged 2 and under can enter for free. Burritt Museum members also receive free admission, although a tax will be added to all ticket purchases.
For those interested in keeping updated on this exciting exhibit and other museum offerings, visitors are encouraged to check the Burritt on the Mountain website for further details and ticket information.
This exhibition not only shines a light on a historical partnership that transformed education for many but also serves to remind contemporary visitors of the importance of community involvement and advocacy in shaping a better future for the next generation.
The Burritt Museum stands as a dedicated space for exploring and preserving local history and is eager to share this essential part of Alabama’s educational heritage with the public. With the impending opening of the exhibit, local residents and visitors alike will have a unique opportunity to delve into the past and appreciate the advancements made for educational equity in Alabama and beyond.
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