Dedication of the Freedmen's Schoolhouse in Smithfield

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Dedication of the Freedmen's Schoolhouse in Smithfield

African & Diaspora Culture
When:
June 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Where:
403 Caswell Street, Smithfield, NC
Source:
Raleigh Parent – Family Events

Join the Historic Smithfield Foundation for a significant cultural milestone as we host the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the restored Freedmen's Schoolhouse. This historic landmark, originally constructed in 1868-1869 by the Freedmen's Bureau, stands as the only known surviving schoolhouse of its kind in North Carolina. The event begins at 11 a.m. on June 19, 2026, at the First Missionary Baptist Church. We are honored to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Crystal R. Sanders, an award-win

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    Smithfield

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    Raleigh Parent – Family Events

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