The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.
555 Alliance Street, Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078
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Events
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Happenings you shouldn't miss in the months ahead.
The Langston Hughes 2021
Youth Oratorical Contest
The Langston Hughes 2021
Youth Oratorical Contest
The HCSMCC is pleased to announce the 2021 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorial Contest. Online applications are due on January 9, 2021. Students are required to submit a video of their speech at that time.
The virtual event is free to the public and scheduled for February 6, 2021, starting at 1:00 pm.
For more information on this noteworthy event, please click the link below.
Phenomenal People Celebration
Phenomenal People Celebration
The HCSMCC is scheduled to honor six phenomenal former students of the Havre de Grace Colored School. The event is tentatively rescheduled for March 13, 2021.
Additional details will follow. For more information, please contact 443-939-0366.
The Annual Arts, Wine & Jazz Fest
The Annual Arts, Wine & Jazz Fest
The 4th Annual Arts, Wine, & Jazz Festis tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Susquehanna Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.
Additional details will follow. For more information, please contact 443-939-0366.
A Day of Unity
A Day of Unity
The Second Annual Day of Unity Event is tentatively scheduled for October 2021.
Additional details will follow. For more information, please contact 443-939-0366.
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T-shirt Style #1
T-shirt Style #1
This stylish t-shirt also features a segment of the Langston Hughes poem "Dreams" which reads, “Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” The inscription under the poem reads "The Havre de Grace Colored School Foundation...Honoring the Legacy of Those Who Came Before Us."
All proceeds will go to the preservation and restoration of the HdG Colored High School.
$20 per shirt (see like below)
T-shirt Style #2
This stylish t-shirt features a segment of the Langston Hughes poem "Dreams" which reads, “Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” The inscription under the poem reads "The Havre de Grace Colored School Foundation...Honoring the Legacy of Those Who Came Before Us."
All proceeds will go to the preservation and restoration of the HdG Colored High School.
$20 per shirt (see link below)
T-shirt Style #3
This stylish t-shirt features pictures of the historical Colored School. Displayed are pictures of the former elementary school built in 1910 (the white building) and the Colored high school (brick building) built in the 1930s.
All proceeds will go to the preservation and restoration of the HdG Colored High School.
$15 per shirt (see link below)
Our Past Events
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2018 Arts, Wine & Jazz Fest
Fundraiser
Led by Vera and Emmitt "Joe" Fletcher, members of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. galvanized the community and raised more than $13,000 for the Havre de Grace Colored School Foundation.
The members of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST, Inc.) teamed with Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (PLL, Inc.) to raise more than $13,000 to save the Havre de Grace (HdG) Colored School.
Vera Fletcher, a member of PWCAC, and her husband Emmitt Fletcher, a member of PLL, spearheaded the effort to help the Foundation preserve the Havre de Grace Colored School. Vera and Joe sent emails and made countless phone calls to bring attention to this noteworthy cause. They hosted a Gumbo & More Fundraiser that raised $2,000 in one day. In less than two weeks, Joe and Vera, the Sorors of PWCAC and the Brothers of PLL helped to raise more than $13,000. A job well done!
The Ladies of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Ladies of Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The Brothers of Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
The Brothers of Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Emmitt "Joe" Fletcher and Vera Fletcher
Emmitt "Joe" Fletcher and Vera Fletcher
Emmitt "Joe" Fletcher and Vera Fletcher spearheaded the effort to help the Colored School Foundation raise the pruchase price of the school. They sent emails and made countless phone calls to bring attention to this noteworthy cause. They hosted a Gumbo & More Fundraiser that raised $2,000 in one day. In less than two weeks, Joe and Vera, the Brothers of PLL and the Sorors of PWCAC raised more than $13,000.
Gumbo & More Fundraiser
Gumbo & More Fundraiser
Vera and her husband Emmitt "Joe " Fletcher held a "Gumbo & More Fundraiser"to benefit the Colored School Foundation.
The one day event raised more $2,000 for the Colored School Foundation.
A Night of History
Eighth grade students from Havre de Grace Middle School held "A Night of History" to raise money and awareness for the Havre de Grace Colored School Foundation.
The family-friendly event included a silent auction, a concession, and other fun-filled activities. The students set a goal of $2,000 for the evening, but they raised a remarkable $4,500. All proceeds directly benefited the foundation.
Havre de Grace Middle School, 8th Grade Class
The students from the Havre de Grace Middle School raised a remarkable $4,500 to benefit the Havre de Grace Colored School.
Well Done!
Harford Mutual
Harford Mutual
2018 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest
To honor the Havre de Grace (HdG) Colored School's historic ties to Langston Hughes, the HdG Colored School Foundation hosted the 2018 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest on February 24, 2018, at Helping Hands Ministries, 3237 Level Rd, Churchville, MD 21028.
Six students performed original works inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem “Dreams." The students won scholarships ranging from $100 to $500. The event was sponsored by Dr. Roosevelt Barfield, DBA.
The 2018 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contestants
The 2018 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contestants
The Winners of the 2018 Langston Hughes Youth Oratorical Contest
Middle School Contestants:
Ms. Nia Marie Webb
First Place Winner
8th Grade, Aberdeen Middle School
Mr. Ryan L. Parrish
Second Place Winner
7th Grade, Magnolia Middle School
Mr. Benjamin Davis
Third Place Winner
7th Grade, Trinity Lutheran Christian School
High School Contestants:
Ms. Yisrael Raven Austin
First Place Winner
11th Grade, Havre de Grace High School
Ms. Nia Simone Hammett
Second Place Winner
12th Grade, Edgewood High School
Mr. Josce Fanny
Third Place Winner
11th Grade, Center for Educational Opportunity
Runners Up
Mr. Micah Davis 12th Grade, Harford technical high school
Mr. Nayimb Joyner 12th Grade, Aberdeen High School
Ms. Riya Patel 11th Grade, Bel Air High School
Mr. James Webb, Jr. 12th Grade, Edgewood High School
Wine & Jazz Fest Fundraiser July 29, 2017
Wine & Jazz Fest Fundraiser July 29, 2017
What people are saying
What people are saying
“A wonderful day and awesome turnout for the first (hopefully annual) Wine and Jazz Fest,” says Donna Lewis of Bel Air.
The HdG Colored School Prayer Breakfast Fundraiser
The HdG Colored School Foundation hosted its first fundraiser on January 28, 2017. Serving as keynote speaker was Bishop Roger L. Tatuem, Helping Hands Ministries.
Honoring the Legacy of Those Who Came Before Us
Honoring the Legacy of Those Who Came Before Us
