SECOND UNION SCHOOL
GOOCHLAND, VA
Second Union School is a historic African American school located in Goochland, Virginia. The school was established in 1932, during the time of segregation, to provide education to African American children in the area. It was named after the Second Union Baptist Church, which was located nearby.
The school was initially a one-room schoolhouse with just one teacher, but as the demand for education grew, the school was expanded to include more classrooms and teachers. It served as a center of education for the African American community until the 1960s, when segregation was abolished.
Today, the school is a museum that showcases the history of African American education in Goochland County. The building has been restored to its original condition, complete with the original blackboards, desks, and other furnishings. Visitors to the museum can learn about the school's history and the struggles that African American students and teachers faced during the era of segregation.
The museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and field trips for school groups. It is an important cultural and historical landmark in Goochland County, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the African American community in the face of adversity.
SECOND UNION SCHOOL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GOOCHLAND VA. US MID #8405100358
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
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SECOND UNION ROSENWALD SCHOOL CORPORATION
PO BOX 238
GOOCHLAND
VA
23063-0238
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SECOND UNION SCHOOL Information
MID # | 8405100358 |
Name | SECOND UNION ROSENWALD SCHOOL CORPORATION |
Alternate Name | SECOND UNION SCHOOL |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 263120873 |
NTEECC | A50 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 37.728203, -78.012936 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 075 US Census Tract: 400400 US Census Block: 3010 |