Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Please enjoy this recording of our Historical Marker unveiling of the Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children in the Greenwood area during the era of segregated education. The marker honors the school’s enduring legacy and its contribution to Delaware’s educational history.
To look at upcoming events including Historical Marker Unveilings, check out the link below:
archives.delaware.gov/dpa-programs-and-events
Marker Text:
Built in 1922 with support from philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, Greenwood School 222-C was part of a statewide network of schools for children of color. Serving first through sixth grades, it was the only school for Black children in the area. The school encouraged education and attendance, promoted health, and hosted plays, recitals, and community events. After Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), schools were desegregated. Greenwood School closed in 1962 and was later demolished, but its impact on the community remains.
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Please enjoy this recording of our Historical Marker unveiling of the Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children in the Greenwood area during the era of segregated education. The marker honors the school’s enduring legacy and its contribution to Delaware’s educational history.
To look at upcoming events including Historical Marker Unveilings, check out the link below:
archives.delaware.gov/dpa-programs-and-events
Marker Text:
Built in 1922 with support from philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, Greenwood School 222-C was part of a statewide network of schools for children of color. Serving first through sixth grades, it was the only school for Black children in the area. The school encouraged education and attendance, promoted health, and hosted plays, recitals, and community events. After Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), schools were desegregated. Greenwood School closed in 1962 and was later demolished, but its impact on the community remains.
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