Blackwell School National Historic Site
National Historic Site · TX
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/blsc
- Location
- Blackwell School National Historic Site (30.306, -104.023)Directions
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Hours
All Parktoday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 312:00PM - 4:00PM
- Sun Oct 412:00PM - 4:00PM
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 7Closed
- Thu Oct 8Closed
- Fri Oct 9Closed
The unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.