Hallowell School for Girls
Hallowell School for Girls was the first public school for African American girls in Alexandria, Virginia.[1][2]
History
[edit]In 1867, the Freedmen's Bureau funded the construction of a school for African American girls in Alexandria, Virginia. The Bureau contracted George L. Seaton, a local carpenter to build the school. Seaton, a real estate holder and education advocate, also helped raise funds for the school's lot through the Free School Society of Alexandria.[3]
The school opened in November of 1867 and was named the Hallowell School for Girls.[4] It was incorporated into the Alexandria school system making it the first public school for African American girls in Alexandria.[1][2][5] The Hallowell School for Girls was located North Alfred Street, between Princess and Oronoco Streets.
Hallowell School for Girls merged with the Snowden School for Boys in 1920. The new school was named Parker-Gray.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "History of Alexandria's African American Community". alexandriava.gov. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ a b "The History of ACPS". www.acps.k12.va.us/. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "George Lewis Seaton, Dictionary of Virginia via MLK Commission" (PDF).
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places: African American Historic Resources of Alexandria, Virginia" (PDF).
- ^ a b "The Other Alexandria: Standing on Historical Land: James E. Henson, Esq". www.connectionnewspapers.com. Retrieved 2022-02-03.