Brunswick County – One of the 53 sites along the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®, one of two Community Colleges in Southside Virginia that is open to people of all economic and social conditions. CLICK HERE FOR 2020 CRIEHT Brochure DOWNLOAD
Brunswick County – One of the 53 sites along the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®. In 1714, Governor Alexander Spotswood began construction of Fort Christanna on Virginia’s western frontier. The five-sided fort was built to defend the local settlers and allied Indian tribes. Fort Christanna was built on land set aside for the Saponie […]
Founded in 1839 as Farmville Female Seminary Association, Longwood students hail from every corner of Virginia, across the U.S., and around the world to form a tight-knit, one-of-a-kind community. Longwood’s historic Jeffersonian architecture, lush quads and fountains are just steps away from Farmville—the oldest two-college town in the country. CLICK HERE FOR 2020 CRIEHT […]
Charlotte County – One of the 53 sites along the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®. Central High School opened in 1939 and remained in operation until 1969 when schools were consolidated during integration. Central High Museum houses a unique collection of items that reflect the daily activities of students and recognize the accomplishments of […]
Buckingham County – One of the 53 sites along the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®. This 9-acre park is the site of the first African American Secondary School in Buckingham County which later became the Stephen J. Ellis Elementary School. The building has been fully restored. This is a great stop along the Civil […]
