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First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

Home // Timeline // First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

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Benjamin Banneker High School opened its doors in 1934 and was the first public high school for African Americans in St. Mary’s County. St. Mary’s County schools were not fully desegregated until 1967.

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County: St. Mary's County

Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action, Diversity in Southern Maryland

Timeframes: 1960’s

Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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Type of Entry: Timeline

County: St. Mary's County

Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action, Diversity in Southern Maryland

Timeframes: 1960’s

Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

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First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

First public High School for African American’s opened in St. Mary’s County

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