Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee Symposium

The Tennessee State Museum and the John Hope & Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University are presenting a two-day symposium in conjunction with the museum’s exhibit, “Building a Brighter Future: Black Communities & Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee,” on view June 16, 2023-February 25, 2024. Visit the museum’s webpage for more information.

Symposium events will take place at both the library and the museum, and will feature discussions with alumni of Rosenwald schools from across the state, preservationists, and scholars.

Humanities TN provided partial support for the symposium.