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Drayden African American Schoolhouse Monthly Open House
April 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
Visit one of the nation’s best-preserved, one-room African American schoolhouses the first Saturday of each month from April to October and during Juneteenth weekend. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information.
The Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus and other tour groups who would like to visit the site. Visitors who would like to see the schoolhouse outside open house hours can contact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at 301-994-1471.
