Germantown School Community Heritage Center Inc

The Germantown School Community Heritage Center is a community-restored, historic Rosenwald School.  Our mission is to provide a tangible link to the history, heritage, and culture of our school and the community that fostered it.  documents the history and heritage of our historic Rosenwald School.  Through our adaptive reuse of the original school structure and 2 acre grounds we offer a museum and educational and cultural events that seek to create the sense of connection that was the hallmark of early 20th century rural communities such as ours. Because it takes more than words to make history and culture come to life, we have created exhibits that combine narratives, pictures, recordings and artifacts to tell our story, providing a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices, struggles and accomplishments of past generations.   

What do we offer? A little something for everyone.

Our museum presents

• The history of the Rosenwald Rural School Development Fund with particular emphasis on Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee-based origins of the movement
• Germantown School history from the original 1874 school to the 2-teacher Rosenwald School including a reconstruction of the school classroom complete with original school desks and books, school records, photographs and stories.
• Cultural Gardens portraying the agricultural heritage that underpinned the Germantown community 
• Rotating exhibits that feature important aspects of community life including topics such as the Negro Leagues, Tuskegee Airmen, Life in the Phillips Canning Factories, African American History through figurine and the life and history of Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley.

Community Events

• Lectures featuring the rich and diverse history of Worcester County and the Eastern Shore. 
• Featured speakers including a morning with Ta-Nehisi Coates
• Outdoor concerts featuring Jazz, Reggae and Gospel
• Summer Fun Kickoff festival open to students of all ages celebrating the end of the school year 
• Field Trips for area schools
• Museum group tours

In short, we provide a little something for everyone.  We are proud to be, “a place for all people.”