Blackwell School National Historic Site
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Hours
All Park
| Monday – Friday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Sunday | 12:00PM - 4:00PM |
The unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
About this park
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.