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100 Years of Pride,Progress& Preservation
national rosenwald schools conference
kellogg hotel and conference center at tuskegee university
june 14–16, 2012 | tuskegee, alabama
www.PreservationNation.org/rosenwald
In the early 20th century, Rosenwald Schools served as centers
of community activity and symbols of pride among the
populations they served. Now, Rosenwald Schools are being
reclaimed as vital hubs of activity, to tell the stories of African
American education and advancement, and to preserve the modest
remaining structures of this monumental educational movement.
gather with us to honor the legacy
and look to the future of rosenwald schools.
gReeleyvIlle, wIllIAmSbuRg. photo couRteSy fISk uNIveRSIty ARchIveS
Dear Colleagues:
few things are more fundamental in the life of a child
than a school.
booker t. washington and Julius Rosenwald recognized
this, and their visionary partnership changed the future
for thousands of African American children living in the
rural South a century ago.
fewer than 15 percent of the 5,300 original Rosenwald Schools
remain, but they are fortunate to have some very dedicated champions:
hundreds of local preservationists throughout the rural South who have
stepped forward to ensure that the schools—and the important stories
they tell—live on for the next generation.
the National trust is proud to support these efforts through the first-ever
nationwide gathering of Rosenwald School champions. the conference
provides equal parts inspiration and education, offering plenty of
opportunity to share ideas and stories, as well as practical advice in key
areas, such as fundraising, programming and building restoration.
I hope you will mark your calendars for June 14–16, 2012, and join
us and our many partners at tuskegee university for what promises to
be a memorable celebration of the Rosenwald legacy and 100 Years of
Pride, Progress and Preservation.
warmly,
Stephanie K. MeeKS
inside
president, National trust for historic preservation
2 about the conference
3 special events
4 conference sessions
education Sessions
poster presentations
Documentary Discussions
educational tours
8 schedule-at-a-glance
15 plan your trip
16 registration
www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 1
a b o u t t h e
conference
A century after Booker T. Washington met Julius Rosenwald and began a partnership
for education that changed the nation, we meet again at the campus where it all began.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation presents 100 Years of Pride, Progress and
Preservation featuring education sessions, documentary films and poster presentations,
along with hands-on workshops and tours to help novices and seasoned preservationists
alike get organized, tackle, and finish their Rosenwald School projects. Learn, network,
commemorate, and celebrate at the first National Rosenwald Schools conference!
conference at-a-glance
wed., june 13 thursday, june 14 friday, june 15 sat., june 16
8:45–10:15 a.m. 8:45–10:15 a.m. 8:45–10:15 a.m.
Education Sessions Education Sessions Education Sessions
and Documentary and Documentary and Documentary
Discussions Discussions Discussions
10:15–10:30 a.m. 10:15–10:30 a.m.
10:15–10:30 a.m. Break Break
Break
10:30 a.m.–Noon 10:30 a.m.–Noon
10:30 a.m.–Noon Education Sessions Closing Plenary,
Education Sessions and Documentary Tuskegee Chapel
and Documentary Discussions
Discussions
2:00–
7:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
Noon–1:15 p.m. 7:00 a.m.–
5:00 p.m.
thanks to our
Noon–1:15 p.m. Poster
6:00 p.m. Poster Presentations and generous Supporters
Presentations and Conference Book Signings Conference
Conference Registration, Registration,
Registration
Book Signings
Full & Half Full & Half
conference partners
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Noon–1:30 p.m. Day Tours Lunch Day Tours Alabama Historical
Lunch Commission
1:30–3:00 p.m.
1:30–3:00 p.m. Education Sessions Alabama Trust for
Education Sessions and Documentary Historic Preservation
and Documentary Discussions Alabama Black
Discussions Heritage Council
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Break City of Tuskegee
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Break 3:15–4:45 p.m. Macon County Commission
Education Sessions
3:30–5:00 p.m. National Park Service
and Documentary
Opening Plenary
lexINgtoN coloReD School. photo couRteSy South cARolINA ARchIveS AND hIStoRy
Discussions Tuskegee University
Tuskegee Human and Civil
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Opening Reception, 6:00–9:00 p.m. Rights Multicultural Center
Tuskegee Airmen National Friday Night Reunion
Historic Site—Moton Field sponsors
Alabama Tourism Department
Alan Rothschild through
the Fort Trustee Fund
Black Belt Heritage Area
Ford Foundation
Mildred Miller Fort
Foundation, Inc.
Peter M. Ascoli
Ruby and Peter Floyd
Daniels, Sr. (Pine Bluff, Ark.)
2 national rosenwald schools conference
s p e c i a l
events
opening plenary Session closing plenary Session
thursday, june 14 | 3:30–5:00 p.m. saturday, june 16 | 10:30 a.m.–noon
the official kickoff of the National Rosenwald the Rosenwald Schools story
Schools conference will be held at the iconic offers a compelling example of
tuskegee university chapel. the opening plenary the national impact of African
will feature welcoming remarks from National American education. Nikki
trust leaders and local government officials, a giovanni is a world-renowned
keynote address, and inspirational stories about poet, writer, commentator,
the legendary partnership of Julius Rosenwald and activist, and educator.
booker t. washington. nikki giovanni over the past 30 years, her
outspokenness, in her writing and in lectures, has
brought the eyes of the world upon her. one of the
opening Reception
most widely-read American poets, she prides herself
thursday, june 14 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. on being “a black American, a daughter, a mother, a
enjoy music, food and professor of english.” Always insisting on presenting
drink, and experience the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a
an exciting journey prominent place as a strong voice of the black
into aviation history community. ms. giovanni will close the conference
at tuskegee Airmen with a discussion on the oral traditions spawned
National historic from African American education and what it will
Site—moton field. take to preserve these stories for future generations.
propeller of spirit moton field was the
of tuskegee.
only primary flight
facility for African American pilot candidates in conference bookstore
the u.S. Army Air corps (Army Air forces) during browse through a wide variety of souvenir gifts and
world war II. moton field was built between 1940 publications on Rosenwald Schools and historic
and 1942 with funding from the Julius Rosenwald preservation. Staff will be on hand to answer your
fund to provide primary flight training under a questions and direct you to the resources that can
contract with the u.S. military. help your community meet its preservation goals.
book signings will be held at noon each day. Authors
come and see the new exhibit and restored facility
include peter m. Ascoli, Stephanie Deutsch, mary
and celebrate the rich heritage of Rosenwald Schools
hoffschwelle, betty Reed, and more.
with your colleagues from across the country.
friday Night Reunion
friday, june 15 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.
this is a “school” reunion like no other! Dance the
night away to the music of a great local band, savor
some great southern food and drink, and reminisce
about the good “ole” times with Rosenwald School
alumni and enthusiasts. Show your school spirit
by wearing your school colors or commemorative
photo couRteSy wARbIRDRADIo.com
Rosenwald Schools t-shirt.
special events www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 3
education
sessions
These 90-minute classroom style sessions cover a variety of 10:30 a.m.–noon
topics including the history of Rosenwald Schools, success
stories, organizational development and fundraising, and legacies in Achievement
preserving oral traditions. and Architecture
SESSiON #PDE-11
THuRSDAy, JuNE 14 the origins of the Rosenwald Speakers will present two very
School program different and important legacies of the
8:45–10:15 a.m. SESSiON #PDE-16 Rosenwald School building program.
hear descendents of clinton calloway Statistical analysis of uS census data
washington’s Rural
describe how he helped develop the and world war II records reveals that
School vision
first rural schools outside of tuskegee’s the Rosenwald Rural School program
SESSiON #PDE-01
campus and his role in establishing greatly reduced the southern black-
booker t. washington’s educational
the Rosenwald School program. white gap in areas such as school
philosophy was shaped by his early
attendance, literacy, years of schooling,
educational experiences as a boy
born in slavery, a student at hamp- Julius Rosenwald cognitive test scores, and income. A
ton Institute, a principal of tuskegee and booker t. washington: better educated black population led
Institute and an American education future Delivered to increased Northern migration and
SESSiON #PDE-20 even impacted birthrates. the program
leader. learn about his early efforts
the African American rural edu- left an architectural legacy too. the
in macon county, Ala., to estab-
cation movement began in black Rosenwald fund’s school rehabilitation
lish rural schools from which the
settlements 49 years before the first projects of the 1930s and the broader
Rosenwald School program devel-
Rosenwald School was built. tuske- dissemination of Rosenwald architec-
oped. highlights of the presentation
gee Institute education initiatives tural plans in the South through New
include a critical analysis of practical
and the work of community schools, Deal agencies in the 1930s and 1940s
and industrial arts education as a
known as “children of tuskegee,” influenced school design far beyond
foundation for the establishment of
inspired booker t. washington to ap- the Rosenwald School era.
Rosenwald Schools.
proach Julius Rosenwald about fund-
ing the Rosenwald School program in get listed! Nominating
Rosenwald Read’n,
1912. this presentation will highlight your Rosenwald School to
writ’n, ‘Rithmetic
SESSiON #PDE-09 the significance of the friendship of National and State Registers
what would a day in the classroom these two men, two pre-Rosenwald of historic places
Schools, and the Rosenwald fellows SESSiON #PSRV-21
be like for a Rosenwald student?
program which followed the school Is your school eligible for the National
explore the curriculum, academic
building effort and focused on the Register of historic places? most
subject matter, educational material,
emerging talents of young scholars. likely it is! learn about the National
and trade skills taught in Rosenwald
and State Registers of historic places
Schools. learn about late 19th- and
early 20th-century American educa- Special legislation: protecting and the recognition, funding
tion, teachers, the Jeanes foundation Rosenwald Schools opportunities, and protections that
SESSiON #PROG-01 come along with being listed. this
which funded the training of teach-
how does your state legislature protect lively and informative session will
ers in the South, and the challenges
Rosenwald Schools? hear how ken- teach you how to go about nominat-
of creating educational opportunities
tucky and other states protect these ing your school, and resources that are
for young African Americans. partic-
historic places. Attendees will learn available. there will be opportunities
ipate in authentic early 20th-century
how to organize, engage elected offi- for you to ask questions.
“recitation time” as if you were a
cials, and shepherd legislation designed
Rosenwald student.
to protect significant historic sites.
educat ion sessions
4 national rosenwald schools conference
Thursday, June 14
creating a Statewide history, heritage, and Sustainable Rosenwald
Database philanthropy preservation—the hamilton
SESSiON #PROG-04 SESSiON #PROG-07 School project
with funding from the virginia So often communities work hard to SESSiON #PROG-14
foundation for the humanities, save pieces of history that are near and this case study provides an overview
382 Rosenwald Schools in virginia dear to their hearts. but many times, of the hamilton Rosenwald School pres-
are now featured in an online once the building is saved, they strug- ervation project from martin county,
database. listings of historic and gle with a lack of resources to sustain N.c. It highlights a unique conserva-
extant schools, photographs, a the legacy. this participatory work- tion partnership that contributed to the
timeline, architectural information, shop teaches the guardians of historic development of the Rosenwald River
lesson plans, and excerpts from sites how to look back at the past in center, an incubator to cultivate cultural
oral histories with Rosenwald order to fund the future. this session heritage and eco-tourism initiatives.
alumni are included. this session is designed for volunteer leaders Speakers will discuss The Hamilton
provides guidance on researching of organizations who want to learn Rosenwald School Preservation Project:
historic black schools, creating how to identify philanthropic sources Preserving the Memories, the Faces,
websites, and promoting results that may not be readily apparent, and the Place, a book that served as a
through social media. certainly untapped, and within reach! revenue generator for the project.
sa i n
peoe n ttteor s
pr s
Network with peers and THuRSDAy, JuNE 14 FRiDAy, JuNE 15
hear about Rosenwald noon–1:15 p.m. noon–1:15 p.m.
School experiences from
celebrating the history and math Are fun:
throughout the nation.
Rosenwald Impact in pleasant hill School, cass
Presenters from around
western North carolina county, texas
the country will display #PDE-03 #PDE-02
posters describing
their Rosenwald School clinton calloway education has Always
projects and network with #PDE-12 been our goal
conference attendees, #PDE-15
accepting questions,
Alabama black
starting discussions,
heritage council lessons from
and exchanging ideas.
#PROG-05 the Rosenwald Schools
#PDE-19
the S. l. Smith collection
Don’t miss this opportunity
at fisk university Rosenwald Schools
to interact with presenters #PSRV-03 in North carolina
and hear about their projects #PROG-12
one-on-one through this hamilton Rosenwald
unique experience. preservation project: martin Discovery in the graveyard
county, N.c. #PSRV-01
#PSRV-17
Revitalization of North
u.S. public health Service lawndale
Syphilis Study #PSRV-19
poster preserntat ions
#PSRV-18
www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 5
education
sessions
THuRSDAy, JuNE 14 opportunities and partnerships with this introductory session will help
continued local, state, and national organiza- you decode the language, learn the
tions, these community landmarks basic tenets, and give you a sound
1:30–3:00 p.m. are receiving renewed interest and grounding in the people, laws, and
much-needed repairs. this session practices that encourage and sup-
It’s an Ill wind that will promote the benefits of creative port efforts to save America’s great
blows No good partnerships and provide “lessons historic and cultural resources.
SESSiON #PSRV-02
learned” from these two recent
of the more than 600 educational
restoration projects.
buildings constructed in mississippi FRiDAy, JuNE 15
with assistance from the Rosenwald Should your School
fund, fewer than 20 remain today. 8:45–10:15 a.m.
be a museum?
three of the state’s surviving Rosen- SESSiON #PSRV-11
Rosenwald Schools: Research
wald Schools were badly damaged the adaptive use of a historic build- and Records (part 1)
by hurricane katrina and were in ing as a museum presents some SESSiON #PSRV-05
danger of demolition. A grant from special challenges. three panelists Samuel l. Smith, a former State
mississippi’s hurricane Relief grant present noteworthy solutions for Agernt for Negro Schools, became
program was able to fund their adapting Rosenwald Schools as the director of an independent
restoration and leveraged other state heritage museums. presenters will Rosenwald fund Southern office in
and private grant support in the pro- discuss artifact preservation, exhibit Nashville in 1920. his papers are
cess. the presentation will chronicle development, and interpretive pro- now preserved at fisk university.
the process and the progress. grams; successful re-use examples the tuskegee university archivist
from the Association of African and the doctoral intern at fisk
It’s Not too far gone: American museums; and the pros university will discuss archival re-
Structural Stability and cons of programming your site
SESSiON #PSRV-08
cords related to Rosenwald Schools
as a heritage tourist destination. at fisk university and tuskegee
with the right techniques and
a well-planned approach, more university. part 2 of this session im-
preserving the past: mediately follows with a tour of the
Rosenwald Schools can be saved the Shiloh Story
through stabilization and proper tuskegee university archives.
SESSiON #PSRV-14
weatherization. historic build- the Shiloh community Restoration teAm—together everyone
ings can be “mothballed” without foundation will share and highlight Achieves more
causing further damage to give a the ongoing success story about the SESSiON #PSRV-16
building more time while funds are preservation and restoration of the the columbia historical museum
being raised for the rehabilitation. Shiloh Rosenwald School located in restored the columbia Rosenwald
from the simple to the complex, Notasulga, Ala. panelists will include School with a very modest budget.
case studies will be presented to members of the foundation and by espousing washington’s and Ros-
pinpoint best practices, while giving community friends who will share enwald’s original philosophy that the
basic advice to take home. “best practices” focusing on assessing schools should be built through the
the physical condition of the school, cooperation of all segments of the
creative partnerships Save community engagement, preserving population—black, white, banker,
tennessee Rosenwald Schools oral traditions, and heritage tourism.
SESSiON #PSRV-09
farmer, rich, or poor—the museum
Durham’s chapel and cairo was able to complete the restoration.
preservation 101 with grants, in-kind donations, and
schools, two of the seven Ros- SESSiON #PSRV-23
enwald Schools built in Sumner strong volunteer support, a $1 mil-
Achp, Shpos, period of signifi-
county, tenn., served as commu- lion project was completed for well
cance, Section 106, the “Act”—his-
nity centers after the schools closed under $200,000. A diverse audience
toric preservation has its own set of
in 1960. through new funding of 800 people turned out for the
buzz words, acronyms, and jargon.
opening dedication from a small
educat ion sessions
6 national rosenwald schools conference
Friday, June 15
Reflections on Rosenwald
SESSiON #PDE-21
Several Rosenwald descendants have
made a study of the life and work of
Julius Rosenwald. A panel of Ros-
enwald family members will discuss
their reflections, research, and recol-
lection of Julius Rosenwald, his life,
philanthropy, and his legacy. book
signings by authors will take place
immediately following the session.
tried and true
educational techniques
emory tunstall school, hale county, alabama SESSiON #PDE-18
In the early 20th century, three
community of 5,000. the school is washington’s Rural teachers shepherded the learning of
once again a source of pride for the School vision African Americans with tried and
entire community. SESSiON #PDE-01 true educational techniques that
See description on page 4. focused specifically on the needs of
board & grant matters African Americans to survive and
SESSiON #PROG-17 legacies in Achievement thrive during a period when they
fundraising and nonprofit devel- SESSiON #PDE-11
were considered second-class citizens.
opment are two big obstacles to See description on page 4. the presentation will use histori-
successful school projects. Join a
cal research to profile the pedagogy
professional facilitator as he walks
of these three teachers who made a
you through the process of forming a 10:30 a.m.–noon
difference in the lives of hundreds of
501(c)(3) nonprofit, explains the
Rosenwald Schools: Research students in halifax county, va.
function and operation of the board
and Records (part 2)—tour
of directors, and suggests grant Survey Reports from the field
of tuskegee Archives
opportunities for small grassroot SESSiON #PROG-03
SESSiON #PSRV-06
nonprofit organizations. looking for Rosenwald Schools?
following the education session
discussing the records related to A panel of architectural historians
Sharing the progress Digitally will present progress and methods in
Rosenwald Schools in the tuskegee
SESSiON #PROG-18
and fisk university Archives, the locating and surveying Rosenwald
the ever-expanding world of social
tuskegee archivist will lead par- Schools in three states—mississippi,
media provides an opportunity to
ticipants on a tour of the tuskegee Arkansas, and maryland. findings
reach new audiences to help raise
university library and Archives to from these surveys have included a
awareness about the ongoing efforts
get a detailed look at some of the surprising variety in the survival rate
to preserve Rosenwald Schools. this
related collections and holdings. of Rosenwald Schools in each state.
session will take a look at the basics
participants will have the opportu-
of setting up and using a presence Rosenwald Read’n,
nity to view a sample of the records
on popular social networks like writ’n, ‘Rithmetic
related to Rosenwald Schools in the
facebook, twitter, and google+ as SESSiON #PDE-09
university’s archives.
yet another tool to share the legacy See description on page 4.
of Rosenwald Schools. Speakers will
also emphasize why these tools have continued on page 10
become important vehicles for shar-
ing and collecting stories of progress
and preservation.
www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 7
s c h e d u l e
at-a-glance
Wednesday, June 13 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. noon–1:15 p.m.
one brick at a time...tuskegee book Signings
2:00–6:00 p.m.
Junior Ranger tour poster Sessions
conference Registration open
9:00 a.m.–noon Celebrating the Rosenwald
Impact in Western North Carolina
tuskegee historic campus tours
Thursday, June 14 Clinton Calloway
the oaks: working with Alabama Black Heritage Council
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. the hands tour The S. L. Smith Collection
conference Registration open at Fisk University
10:30 a.m.–noon Hamilton Rosenwald
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Documentary Discussions: Preservation Project
educating for equality tour The Jeanes Supervisors: U.S. Public Health Service
Syphilis Study
Striving to Educate
8:45–10:15 a.m.
capturing the historical 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Documentary Discussion:
Significance of Rosenwald Schools the oaks: working with
Under the Kudzu
through Digital Storytelling the hands tour
concurrent education Sessions
concurrent education Sessions
Washington’s Rural School Vision 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Legacies in Achievement
Rosenwald Read’n, and Architecture Documentary Discussion:
Writ’n, ‘Rithmetic
Get Listed! National and State Children Go Where I Send You
The Origins of the Registers of Historic Places
Rosenwald School Program concurrent education Sessions
Creating a Statewide Database
Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. It’s An Ill Wind That
History, Heritage, and Philanthropy Blows No Good
Washington: Future Delivered
Sustainable Rosenwald It’s Not Too Far Gone:
Special Legislation:
Preservation—The Hamilton Structural Stability
Protecting Rosenwald Schools
School Project
Creative Partnerships Save
Tennessee Rosenwald Schools
Should Your School
Be a Museum?
Preserving the Past:
The Shiloh Story
Preservation 101
2:00–3:00 p.m.
tuskegee historic campus tours
3:30–5:00 p.m.
opening plenary
6:00–9:00 p.m.
opening Reception
rosenwald school class photograph
8 national rosenwald schools conference
s c h e d u l e
at-a-glance
Friday, June 15 noon-1:15 p.m. 3:15–4:45 p.m.
book Signings Documentary Discussion: Senior
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
poster Sessions Solutions—Rosenwald Schools
A catalyst for change: A tour
History and Math Are Fun concurrent education Sessions
of Alabama’s civil Rights Sites
Education Has Always Been Engaging the Past
8:45–10:15 a.m. our Goal with Photographs
Lessons from the Developing Programming
Documentary Discussion:
Rosenwald Schools Strategies to Sustain Your
photographing for preservation Rosenwald School
Rosenwald Schools
concurrent education Sessions in North Carolina Using Tax Credits
Rosenwald Schools: Research Discovery in the Graveyard to Save Schools
and Records (Part 1) Revitalization of North Lawndale Preserving African American
TEAM–Together Everyone Sites: Ware Creek School’s 12 P’s
Achieves More 1:00–4:00 p.m. of Progress
Board and Grant Matters National Trust for Historic
the oaks: working with Preservation Affiliate Sites
Sharing the Progress Digitally the hands tours Sharing the Progress Digitally
Washington’s Rural School Vision
tuskegee historic campus tours
Legacies in Achievement 6:00–9:00 p.m.
1:30–3:00 p.m. friday Night Reunion
9:00 a.m.–noon
Documentary Discussion: the
Shiloh—A Site of Rememberance
Rosenwald Schools film project
and an Apology tour saTurday, June 16
concurrent education Sessions
tuskegee historic campus tours
Preserving African American 8:45–10:15 a.m.
the oaks: working with Heritage: Heirs’ Property
the hands tours Documentary Discussion:
Connecting Cultural
and Natural Heritage the Impact of Rosenwald
10:30 a.m.–noon Archeology and
Schools today
Documentary Discussion: Architectural Survey concurrent education Sessions
White Buildings—Black Children of Rosenwald School Sites Clearing Your Clutter
Relationships Beyond Repair Show Me the NTHP Grant Money!
concurrent education Sessions
History, Heritage, and Philanthropy It’s Not Too Far Gone:
Rosenwald Schools: Research
and Records—Tour of Tuskegee Structural Stability
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Archives (Part 2) Creative Partnerships Save
Reflections on Rosenwald Shiloh—A Site of Rememberance Tennessee Rosenwald Schools
Tried and True Educational
and an Apology tour Get Listed! National and State
Techniques Registers of Historic Places
1:30–5:00 p.m.
Survey Reports from the Field
Demonstration on Restoring 10:30 a.m.–noon
Rosenwald Read’n,
Writ’n, ‘Rithmetic historic wood windows closing plenary
www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 9
education
sessions
FRiDAy, JuNE 15 Schools, assess their archeological curate a mini-exhibit. Attendees will
continued from page 7 integrity, and record them in the have a chance to brainstorm and
statewide archeological database. come up with creative, participatory
1:30–3:00 p.m. North carolina’s architectural projects that use photographs as a
focus and methodology will also be springboard for engaging themes of
preserving African American highlighted. the presentation will pride, progress, and preservation.
heritage: heirs’ property include a demonstration of the Ros-
SESSiON #PROG-08
enwald School survey database and Developing programming
millions of acres of African Ameri-
the historic preservation office’s Strategies to Sustain your
can land is at risk of loss because it
geographic Information System Rosenwald School
is “heirs’ property”—land owned SESSiON #PSRV-12
(gIS) website.
by a group of family members who find out more about developing
are descendants of the original Relationships beyond Repair programmatic strategies in this case
purchaser who did not have a will, SESSiON #PROG-15 study of the barney colored School
or never had a will probated. Any In october 2009 members of a school in a rural community in South
person who inherits or purchases advisory committee were at odds georgia. Discussion will center on
an interest in the property can force with each other over how to save the rehabilitation of this school
a sale of the land. learn about the the last remaining African American through the lowe’s charitable and
issues and measures that should schoolhouse on St. Simons Island, ga. educational foundation grant ini-
be taken to protect heirs’ property this session discusses how sometimes tiative, and how this rural school is
now and for future generations. the relationships, not the building, developing strategies for its sustain-
are beyond repair, and how a request ability. Additional georgia success
connecting cultural for one last opinion, better research, stories focus on helping partners
and Natural heritage and wider advocacy can save both the within and outside of preservation
SESSiON #PROG-10
committee and the school. in their efforts to return school
Rosenwald Schools have housed
buildings to viable community uses.
African American hunting clubs
history, heritage,
and served agricultural purposes. In
and philanthropy using tax credits
North carolina an interesting con- SESSiON #PROG-07 to Save Schools
nection between Rosenwald Schools See description on page 5. SESSiON #PSRV-13
and natural resource organizations
Some of the most successful
has developed. the rural location
3:15–4:45 p.m. rehabilitation projects to qualify
of these sites makes them ideally
for historic tax credits are those
suited for agritourism and ecotour- engaging the past with involving historic school buildings.
ism. presenters will showcase how photographs Rosenwald Schools, in particu-
Rosenwald groups have partnered SESSiON #PROG-09 lar, are prime candidates for this
with natural resource organizations how can historical photographs financial incentive for preservation.
to increase funding and tourism. help us understand the past and learn from success stories about
imagine a future for Rosenwald how to leverage this financial tool
Archeology and Schools? to explore some possible to save a school in your community.
Architectural Surveys answers, this session will consider
of Rosenwald School Sites examine case studies including
more than 100 historical photo- the completed rehabilitation of the
SESSiON #PROG-11
graphs of Rosenwald Schools in w.b. wicker School in Sanford,
this session will focus on two
louisiana, Alabama, and North N.c., and the ongoing projects at
different strategies underway in
carolina, from the horace mann liberty hill School in ellerbe, N.c.,
tennessee and North carolina to
bond collection at the university of Siloam School in charlotte, N.c.,
survey Rosenwald School sites. In
massachusetts Amherst. following a and others.
tennessee the state archeology of-
brief presentation, breakout groups
fice strives to locate sites of extant
will examine photographs and
and previously existing Rosenwald
educat ion sessions
10 national rosenwald schools conference
d o c u m e n t a r y
discussions
Explore the Rosenwald Schools through documentary films,
photography and discussion with the film producers.
THuRSDAy, JuNE 14 1:30–3:00 p.m. 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Children Go Where the Rosenwald Schools
8:45–10:15 a.m.
I Send You film project
Under the Kudzu SESSiON #PDE-05 SESSiON #PDE-13
SESSiON #PDE-04
In August 2011, hurricane Irene this work in progress will showcase
Under the Kudzu is a documentary
severely damaged the roof of the interviews with former politician and
film tracing the history of two Ros-
mill Neck School in hertford activist Julian bond, pulitzer prize
enwald Schools in pender county,
county, N.c., leaving much of the winner eugene Robinson, and Na-
N.c. viewers come to appreciate the
interior exposed to the elements. tional museum of African American
Rosenwald School experience through
members of mill Neck mission- history and culture director lonnie
the personal recollections of alumni
ary baptist church, which owns bunch as they reflect on the stories
and former teachers.
the school, were at a crossroads. surrounding Rosenwald Schools and
10:30 a.m.–noon Should they tear down the historic the life of Julius Rosenwald.
capturing the historic 1927 structure or should they find a
way to achieve their dream of turn-
3:15–4:45 p.m.
Significance of Rosenwald
ing it into a community center? the Senior Solutions—
Schools through Digital
elderly and dwindling population Rosenwald Schools
Storytelling SESSiON #PDE-25
SESSiON #PROG-13 of the church drew upon the past to
SeNIoR Solutions produced a docu-
explore digital storytelling as a way help them make the right decision.
mentary as part of a campaign to raise
to engage community and provide a
funds to renovate Seneca School in
narrative for the impact of Rosenwald FRiDAy, JuNE 15 Seneca, S.c. filmmakers interviewed
Schools. Discussion will include the
8:45–10:00 a.m. former students who recounted their
structure, art, and design of creating
photographing for preservation times at the school and the era in
and using a short (3–5) minute movie
SESSiON #PROG-02 general. the documentary also relates
which uses images, voice, and music
explore how you can use documen- how the building—built in 1925—
to tell a meaningful story.
tary photography to educate others functions as a community center today.
10:30 a.m.–noon and further your mission as preser-
The Jeanes Supervisors: vationists. Shown through the lens
SATuRDAy, JuNE 16
American Educators of a professional photographer, this
SESSiON #PROG-19 journey will follow her experiences in 8:45–10:15 a.m.
this documentary takes a look at the locating and documenting Rosen- the Impact of Rosenwald
work of the Jeanes Supervisors, a group wald Schools and their communities, Schools today
of “unsung” American educators who and share lessons learned from teach- SESSiON #PROG-16
worked throughout the South—as ers and students of those schools. the long black line was founded
well as overseas—for over 60 years. in 2007 to share the history of the
10:30 a.m.–noon African American rural communi-
founded in 1907 by philadelphia
White Buildings— ties of east texas through research,
Quaker Anna t. Jeanes, the Negro Ru-
Black Children lectures, tours and film. this docu-
ral School fund—known as the Jeanes
SESSiON #PDE-14
fund—was the first philanthropy estab- mentary features the schools and
this documentary focuses on the communities of Jasper county
lished for the sole purpose of improving
mt. Sinai School (1919) in elmore including Rock hill School, huff
public education for African American
county, Ala. Alumni reflect on the creek School, and erin School. learn
children of the rural South. As a former
self determination and self reliance about the families who lived there
Jeanes Supervisor explained, “we took
needed to obtain an education. and their relationship to the land.
straw and made bricks.”
documentary discussions www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 11
education
sessions
FRiDAy, JuNE 15
3:15–4:45 p.m., continued
preserving African American
Sites: ware creek School’s
12 p’s of progress
SESSiON #PSRV-15
explore approaches to African
American historic site preserva-
tion and learn how the 12 “p’s of
progress” guided and informed the
preservation work and secured suf-
ficient funding for the rehabilitation
of the Rosenwald School project
located in rural beaufort county,
N.c. the 12 ps of progress are
prayer, priorities, patience, partner-
ships, preservation, protection, per-
sistence, phases, power, provision,
participation, and posterity. durham chapel school, sumner county, tenn.
National trust for historic SATuRDAy, JuNE 16 preservation projects nationwide.
preservation Affiliate Sites funding from the National trust is
SESSiON #PSRV-22
8:45–10:15 a.m. awarded to nonprofit organizations
the National trust for historic and public agencies. learn more
clearing your clutter
preservation is considering the de- SESSiON #PSRV-07 about the grant program and ap-
velopment of a network of affiliat- papers, photographs, and arti- plication process. your organization
ed historic sites that would repre- facts leave a legacy of the people, can be the next proud recipient of an
sent the full diversity of American businesses, and organizations in Nthp grant.
history. In this listening session, a community. If these records are
facilitated by National trust not properly preserved and stored,
It’s Not too far gone:
staff, participants will be asked to future generations will never know
Structural Stability
provide feedback on the general SESSiON #PSRV-08
they existed. If historians are to
concept of the network and the See description on page 6.
write accurate, fair, and objective
specifics of the network’s structure, interpretation of history, records
selection criteria, benefits, and creative partnerships Save
must be preserved! this workshop
potential pitfalls. participants will tennessee Rosenwald Schools
will outline inexpensive and time SESSiON #PSRV-09
also be introduced to the National saving steps to sort, preserve, and See description on page 6.
trust’s 10x strategic plan and organize records. the presenters
current emphasis on the “Diversity will discuss resources needed for get listed! Nominating
of place” and asked to comment properly archiving records. your Rosenwald School to
on how this new emphasis can be
National and State Registers
fully and effectively enacted. Show me the Nthp of historic places
grant money! SESSiON #PSRV-21
Sharing the progress Digitally SESSiON #PSRV-24
See description on page 4.
SESSiON #PROG-18
each year, the National trust
See description on page 7. for historic preservation awards
millions in grant dollars to fund
educat ion sessions
12 national rosenwald schools conference
educational
tours
in-depth exploration of the Rosenwald School experience tuskegee historic
in Tuskegee, Ala., and surrounding communities. Tours campus tours
requiring tickets are priced as marked and are in addition
9:00–10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.–
to your registration fee. Be sure to purchase your tickets noon, 2:00–3:00 p.m. |
when you register for the conference so you don’t miss walking
out! For complimentary tours, sign-up when you arrive in tuskegee university is home to
Tuskegee to guarantee a spot. the only National historic Site
located completely on an active
THuRSDAy, JuNE 14 one brick at a time... college campus and is designated a
tuskegee Junior Ranger National Register historic district.
educating for equality
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | park rangers and park guides pro-
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | bus walking/car vide walking tours throughout the
few communities can compare to tuskegee university campus. Sites
calling all Junior Rangers! Just for
tuskegee’s rich African American KIDS! on the tour include the george
tuskegee Institute Na-
history and level of accomplish- washington carver museum,
tional historic Site’s Junior
ments. much of the civil rights the oaks—home of booker
Ranger program, one brick at a
movement began in tuskegee and t. washington, tompkins hall,
time, encourages children to tour
laid the foundation for future ac- white hall, booker t. washing-
tuskegee university campus and
tivities in Selma, montgomery, and ton monument, tuskegee chapel,
the two national historic districts
birmingham. booker t. washing- tuskegee Institute cemetery, and
in downtown tuskegee. the focus
ton made strides in advancing the carnegie library.
is on historic preservation and
education of African Americans SESSiON #PDE-23—
architecture with related activities
and that tradition has continued FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE
that make it fun. After comple-
throughout the 130-year history of
tion, each student becomes an of-
tuskegee university. this guided the oaks: working
ficial tuskegee Junior Ranger and
tour will feature education mile- with the hands tours
receives a badge and patch. the
stones and civil rights landmarks.
program targets grades 3 through 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Sites include harris barrett School,
6, but younger ages can complete 1:00–2:00 p.m. | walking
Shiloh Rosenwald School, home
with assistance and older youth booker t. washington put a high
of Sheriff lucius Amerson, macon
will find it interesting. participants value on education and developed
county courthouse, tuskegee
may start and complete the pro- a program in which students
public School, tuskegee Institute
gram at their own pace. obtained a well-rounded education
National historic Site, tuskegee
SESSiON #PDE-24— to ensure their success following
Airmen National historic Site, FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE
tuskegee university, butler cha- graduation. take a tour of wash-
pel, tuskegee veterans hospital, ington’s home, the oaks, which
tuskegee human and civil Rights was constructed using student
multicultural center. Registration labor, and see firsthand the quality
limited to 50. Lunch Provided. of work that was expected from
the students at tuskegee Institute.
SESSiON #PDE-07—$50
these high standards created the
legendary reputation of the school.
SESSiON #PDE-08—
FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE
educational tours www.preservationnation.org/rosenwald 13
educational
tours
FRiDAy, JuNE 15
A catalyst for change:
A tour of Alabama’s
civil Rights Sites
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
bus/walking
Join us for this day-long tour of
historic civil rights sites from Sel-
ma to montgomery and points in
between. the tour begins in Selma
at the churches along the 1965
voting Rights march Route and
crosses the edmund pettus bridge.
we will travel along the National
historic trail, established by
congress in 1996 to commemorate
the events, people, and route of
the 1965 voting Rights march in
durham chapel school, sumner county, tenn.
Alabama, see the authentic camp-
sites and landscape. our tour will
continue to montgomery’s historic
bill clinton. tour participants the oaks: working
are also encouraged to attend the with the hands tours
neighborhoods and downtown
education session entitled “preserv-
montgomery to see the historic 10:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–
ing the past: the Shiloh Story.” See 2:00 p.m., 3:00–4:00 p.m. |
homes and churches of key leaders
description on page 6. Registration walking
of the movement including Rosa
limited to 50. Snacks provided. See description on page 13.
parks, Dr. martin luther king, Jr.,
SESSiON #PSRV-20—$30
and Dr. Richard harris, a tuske- SESSiON #PDE-08—
gee Airman. Registration limited FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE
to 50. Lunch provided. one brick at a time...
SESSiON #PDE-06—$60 tuskegee Junior Ranger
Demonstration on Restoring
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | historic wood windows
Shiloh—A Site of walking/car
1:30–5:00 p.m.
Remembrance and See description on page 13.
learn more about maintaining the
an Apology SESSiON #PDE-24— historic integrity of your Rosenwald
9:00 a.m.–noon, FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE
School’s original windows. A win-
1:30–4:30 p.m. | bus/walking dows expert will demonstrate how
this field session will showcase tuskegee historic to repair historic wood windows,
the newly renovated Shiloh Rosen- campus tours using original sashes from the tank-
wald School located in Notasulga, 9:00–10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.– ersley Rosenwald School located
Ala., along with the historic noon, 2:00–3:00 p.m. | in montgomery county, Ala. A
Shiloh missionary baptist church walking questions-and-answer session will
and cemetery. together these sites See description on page 13. address questions about maintaining
tell a community story that is SESSiON #PDE-23— historic materials, energy efficiency,
deeply woven into the tuskegee FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE and architectural features.
Syphilis study which later led to SESSiON #PSRV-04—
a public apology from president FREE, SiGN-uP ON SiTE
educational tours
14 national rosenwald schools conference
plan your trip
air travel Getting to the Conference
there are several ways to get to tuskegee university, the headquarter hotel for the conference is the kellogg
which is off of I-85 in tuskegee, Alabama: hotel and conference center at tuskegee university (www.
1. Fly into Montgomery (airport code MGM) tuskegeekelloggcenter.com). to find directions in google
the montgomery Regional Airport is the closest maps or mapquest, please use the destination address one
airport to tuskegee, and is about a 50-minute drive. booker t. washington blvd, tuskegee, Al 36088.
2. Fly into atlanta (airport code atL) If you are staying at the kellogg center, where there are
Atlanta’s hartsfield International Airport is the limited rooms, you can look into an airport shuttle. A
largest airport in the region and is about a 2-hour good resource is www.airportshuttles.net/alabama.shtml,
drive from tuskegee. take I-85 South. or call the following phone numbers for rate quotes:
3. Fly into Birmingham (airport code BhM) • Airport Shuttle Services, montgomery,
birmingham/Shuttlesworth International Airport is Al: 334-279-6662
about a 2.5-hour drive from tuskegee. take I-65 • express 85, Inc. Airport shuttle service makes daily
South to I-85 east. trips between hartsfield Atlanta International
Airport and tuskegee: 888-238-7738 or
334-887-8595 www.express85.com
Rental Cars
If you are staying at one of the overflow hotels in Auburn, we recommend renting a car as the most cost-effective
and practical way to get around. Rental agencies abound in all three airports, and rates are particularly competi-
tive in montgomery. the best rates can be found on priceline.com, hotwire.com, or other discount websites.
phone numbers for major rental agencies are:
Alamo 800.230.4898 Dollar 800.800.3665 hertz 800.654.3131
Avis 800.230.4898 enterprise 800.736.8222 National 800.227.7368
budget 800.527.0700 europcar 877.940.6900 thrifty 800.847.4389
International
Meals
Registration includes dinner at the opening Reception and friday Night Reunion celebration. lunch will be provided for
those who purchase tickets for the full-day educational tours. Registrants must pay for all other meals on their own. the
kellogg conference center includes a first-rate restaurant and lounge, and several restaurants are located near the campus
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Some of the conference hotels include a complimentary continental breakfast.
Lodging
hotel rate address book by distance reservations
kellogg hotel and $90 one booker t. washington may 10 headquarters 800.949.6161
conference center blvd., tuskeege, Al 36088
of tuskegee university
Quality Inn Auburn $57.99 2283 South college Street June 1 Approx. 10 mi. 334.821.6699
Auburn, Al 36832
Sleep Inn and Suites $89 135 Spirit Drive June 1 Approx. 10 mi. 334.501.7171
Auburn Auburn, Al 36832
hampton Inn Auburn $79 2430 S. college St. may 23 Approx. 10 mi. 334.821.4111
Auburn, Al 36832 800.426.7866
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registration
i n s t r u c t i o n s
conference Registration Registration Rates cancellations and Refunds
the conference registration fee Registration Rate: $195 All cancellations or refund requests
includes admission to all of the must be submitted in writing. writ-
Student rate: $100. Registrant must
conference’s non-ticketed events: ten cancellations received by May 15,
be a full-time student; fax a copy of
all plenary sessions, education ses- 2012, will receive a full refund, minus
current student ID with your e-mail
sions, poster sessions, documentary a $25 administrative fee. No refunds
address to 202.588.6223 and regis-
discussions, the opening Reception, or exchanges for tickets will be made
tration instructions will be e-mailed
and friday Night Reunion. It also after May 15, 2012. cancellations
to you; register by may 30, 2012.
includes program materials and a and refund requests can be faxed to
commemorative t-shirt. Youth Guest pass: $75. Registrants 202.588.6223, e-mailed to conference@
must be 17 years old or younger. A nthp.org or mailed to Rosenwald con-
youth guest pass entitles the holder ference Refunds, 1785 massachusetts
mail or fax to enter the opening Reception, Avenue, Nw, washington Dc, 20036.
If you prefer, you can mail or fax friday Night Reunion, plenary ses-
the registration form.* sions, poster sessions, documentary
• check www.preservationnation.
discussions, and educational tours Register online
(with the purchase of a ticket). Register at www.preservationnation
org/rosenwald for event ticket
passes do not permit entrance to .org/rosenwald. the online registra-
availability before sending your
education sessions. only Standard tion system takes all forms of pay-
registration.
Rate registrants can purchase guest ments. by using the online registra-
• Registrations submitted by mail registrations and tickets for guests tion system you can:
or fax will be processed only if to attend educational tours. there
accompanied by check or credit • purchase safely and securely
is a limit of two guests passes per
card payment. through our online system.
Standard Rate registrant.
• If you fax your registration, • obtain your tickets for events
please do not mail a duplicate quickly: see what’s available and
on-Site Registration get instant confirmation of your
registration form. this results in
duplicate registrations. conference seating is limited. on- registration and ticket purchases.
site registration will be available on
• please allow one to two • use any form of payment:
a first come first served basis should
weeks for official confirmation checks, purchase orders, and
seating be available. full payment
by e-mail. credit cards. with check and
will be required at that time.
purchase order payments, you
• phone registrations
will get an instant invoice to
are not accepted.
event tickets present to your organization.
*note: using mail or fax to register will tours are filled on a first-come, full payment is due within 30
result in delays that may prevent you first-served basis. All ticket sales days of registration to hold any
from receiving your first choices in events! purchased tour tickets.
are final after may 30, 2012.
We strongly encourage you to use our
Refunds for sold-out events will be
convenient online registration system for
immediate confirmation. issued approximately 30 days after
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national rosenwald schools conference
june 14–16, 2012 | tuskegee, alabama
1 your Information one form per registrant—copy this form for additional registrants. three ways to Register!
Online
NAME www.PreservationNation.org/
rosenwald
ORGANIzATION
Fax
ADDRESS 202.588.6223
CITY/STATE/zIP Mail
National Rosenwald Schools
PHONE/E-MAIL (REqUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION) Conference/National Trust
for Historic Preservation
EMERGENCY CONTACT: NAME/DAYTIME PHONE/EVENING PHONE 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Disability? Please check here if you have special requirements. We will contact you.
If you attended or are currently affiliated with a Rosenwald School, please provide the name,
city, and state of the school:
2 Registration fees Register online to receive your first choice in events.
Standard Rate—$195 Student—$100 youth Guest Pass—$75
(limit 2 per registrant, provide names below)
SECTiON 2 TOTAL $
NAME FOR FIRST YOUTH GUEST PASS NAME FOR SECOND YOUTH GUEST PASS
3 choose your tours tickets are required for some educational tours and include a fee in addition to the
cost of registration. Attendees must register for the conference in order to purchase tickets for educational tours.
tickets may also be purchased on site during the conference, if available. tours may fill quickly, be sure to register
early so you don’t miss out. tours not listed below are free, but attendees must sign-up on site to participate.
Thursday, June 14 Cost # Tickets Total Cost
Educating for Equality $50 _____ _____
Friday, June 15 Cost # Tickets Total Cost
A Catalyst for Change: A Tour of Alabama’s Civil Rights Sites $60 _____ _____
Shiloh Community Restoration (9:00 a.m.–Noon) $30 _____ _____
Shiloh Community Restoration (1:30–4:30 p.m.) $30 _____ _____
SECTiON 3 TOTAL $
4 grand total Add section 2 and 3 totals together. granD total $
5 payment Information Registration wIll Not be processed without payment. full payment by check, purchase order, or credit card must
accompany this form. you may register online instead and get an instant invoice for your conference registration. go to www.preservationNation.org/rosenwald.
See page 16 for our cancellation policy. note: If you are using a government credit card, please verify with your accounting office that the National trust for
historic preservation is listed as an authorized vendor.
Visa American Express MasterCard Discover
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NAME ON CARD SIGNATURE
BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE)
Check (payable to National Trust) P.O. Number
If you are using more than one type of payment, explain here:
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
WASHINGTON, DC
PERMIT NO 8803
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
www.PreservationNation.org
The National Trust for Historic Preservation produced
this program with the environment in mind.
In the early 20th century, Rosenwald
Schools served as centers of community
activity and symbols of pride among the
populations they served. Now, Rosenwald
Schools are being reclaimed as vital hubs of
activity, to tell stories of African American
education and advancement, and to
preserve the modest remaining structures
of this monumental educational movement.
gather with us to honor
the legacy of rosenwald schools .
100 Years of Pride,Progress& Preservation
