Booker T. Washington High School (Columbia, South Carolina) facts for kids
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Booker T. Washington High School Auditorium
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 Location in South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1400 Wheat St., Columbia, SC |
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| Architectural style | International Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 100003059 |
| Added to NRHP | October 25, 2018 |
Booker T. Washington High School was a very important school in Columbia, South Carolina. It served African American students during a time when schools were separated by race. The school helped many students get a great education.
A special group called the Booker T. Washington High School Foundation works hard to remember and celebrate the school's history and the amazing things its students and teachers achieved.
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A Special Building: The Auditorium
The auditorium at Booker T. Washington High School is a very important part of the school's history. It is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 2018. This list recognizes buildings and places that are important to the history of the United States.
Learning About the School's History
Many people have worked to keep the story of Booker T. Washington High School alive. A historian named Anthony L. Edwards has studied the school's past. He has written about its history and even interviewed people who went to the school or worked there.
The University of South Carolina's Museum of Education also has a special online exhibit about the high school. This exhibit shares information about the school's involvement in a study from 1940. This study was done by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for Negroes, which helped improve education for African American students.
Notable Students
Many talented people attended Booker T. Washington High School. One well-known former student was Ethel Martin Bolden.
More to Explore
- List of things named after Booker T. Washington
