King William Training School facts for kids
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King William Training School
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King William Training School building, July 2012
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 18627 King William Rd., King William, Virginia |
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| Area | 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) |
| Built | 1922-1923 |
| MPS | Rosenwald Schools in Virginia MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000872 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 19, 2006 |
The King William Training School is a special historic place in King William, Virginia. It was also known as the Pamunkey Baptist Association Building or King William Training Academy. This school was part of a group called Rosenwald schools. These schools were built for African American children in the early 1900s.
The school complex was built between 1922 and 1923. It included the main school building, a home economics building, a shop building (which is now a ruin), and a girls' outhouse (also a ruin). The school is important because it helped provide education for many students during a time when resources were limited.
What is a Rosenwald School?
A Rosenwald school was one of many schools built for African American children in the Southern United States. These schools were built in the early 20th century. They were created with money from Julius Rosenwald, who was the head of Sears, Roebuck and Company.
Rosenwald worked with Booker T. Washington, a famous educator. Together, they helped build over 5,000 schools. These schools gave Black children a chance to get a good education. They were very important for communities during a time of segregation.
History of the School
The idea for the King William Training Academy came from Reverend Dr. Samuel B. Holmes. He was a pastor at the Third Union Baptist Church. Dr. Holmes and his wife, Martha Bundy Holmes, helped start the school.
The first school building was actually built on their own property. Students from King William and King & Queen Counties came to learn there. Some students even lived with the Holmes family or other nearby families. This showed how dedicated the community was to education.
National Recognition
The King William Training School is recognized as an important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This means it is a place that is important to the history of the United States.
Being on the National Register helps protect the school. It also helps people learn about its past. The school stands as a reminder of the efforts made to educate all children.
