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The Rosenwald Fund and the Hiram Rosenwald School: Empowering African American Education

In 1912, a monumental development took shape in the South that would forever transform the landscape of African American education. Julius Rosenwald, the visionary President of Sears, Roebuck and Company, established the Rosenwald Fund with the noble purpose of assisting in the construction of public schools for African American students in the region. This remarkable initiative aimed to uplift marginalized communities and provide them with the educational opportunities they so desperately deserved.
The Rosenwald Fund operated on a unique principle. Local communities were encouraged to raise funds in order to demonstrate their commitment to their own education. In turn, the Rosenwald Fund would provide matching contributions, effectively magnifying the impact of the community's efforts. This partnership between the Fund and individual communities became a catalyst for change, paving the way for the construction of thousands of schools throughout the South.
By the 1930s, the transformative influence of the Rosenwald Fund was undeniable. Astonishingly, one in every five rural southern schools for African American students had been built with aid from the Fund. This amounted to nearly five thousand schools scattered across the South, each one symbolizing a beacon of hope and progress. These schools not only provided education but also stood as tangible reminders of the indomitable spirit and resilience of African American communities in the face of adversity.
Among these countless Rosenwald Schools, one particularly significant institution emerged in 1930 – the Hiram Rosenwald School, initially known as the Hiram Colored School. Situated in Paulding County, Georgia, it held a unique distinction. It was the sole Rosenwald School in the county and, at the time, the only African American school in the region with a library. This library served as a testament to the belief that education should be comprehensive, nurturing both intellectual and literary growth.
The Hiram Rosenwald School not only functioned as an educational institution but also acted as a pillar of community strength. It became a place where young minds flourished, where talents were cultivated, and where dreams were nurtured. From 1930 until 1955, the school played an indispensable role in shaping the lives and futures of countless individuals, leaving an indelible mark on the history and heritage of Paulding County.
Today, we proudly stand in front of the Hiram Rosenwald School, grateful for the efforts of the Georgia Historical Society, U.N.I.TE., and the Hiram Rosen Preservation Committee, whose unwavering dedication ensured the preservation of this significant landmark in the community.

Dedicated to the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage

  • The Hiram Colored School is one of the 242 Rosenwald Schools constructed in the State or Georgia, and is of seven Rosenwald Schools listed in the National Register of Historical Places in 2001;

  • There are only approximately 38 Rosenwald School structures still standing in the State of Georgia

  • The Hiram Colored School is the only building site associated with African-American Education and Heritage in Paulding County to receive National Recognition

Our Goals

  • To maintain the history of the Hiram Colored School for future generations

  • The Creation of the Hiram Rosenwald School Teaching Museum

  • To share the Historical and Cultural Significance of Rosenwald Schools in the Education of the African American (1930-1955) during Segregation

  • To promote the Hiram Rosenwald School’s Historical and Cultural Importance to the City of Hiram and the County of Paulding

  • To Provide a community Center in the City of Hiram, County of Paulding that represents the spirit of Our Communities Unity!

The Hiram Rosenwald School and Museum is located at

732 Hiram Douglasville Hwy
PO Box 1865 (all correspondence)
Hiram, GA 30141

(779) 439-3224

 

 

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