Free Public Open House @ Drayden African American Schoolhouse

Come visit Drayden African American Schoolhouse in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC) to explore the profound and significant contributions of African Americans in St. Mary’s County.

Discover one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, whose story represents a significant part of St. Mary's County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions.