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The Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center is a restored Rosenwald School that was built in 1923 as the first school for black children, which was built to standard specifications in Northwest Georgia. The school was closed in 1955 when black children in Bartow County were consolidated to form the Bartow Elementary School.
After restoration in 1989, the building now serves as a black cultural museum that features historical aspects of black culture in Bartow County, with the primary focus being on life styles dating back to the late 1800's.
The museum includes historical information on all schools for blacks from the early 1900's and more.
The Noble Hill Center provides:
***A reflection of black culture in this area from the late 1800's to the present.
***A small resource library and information on education for black children from 1923 - 1955, religious, economic, social and civic activities from the early 1900's.
***A facility which can be used for meetings, luncheons, tours, reunions, class training, small weddings, receptions, showers, picnics, etc.
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***Summer Heritage (June - July) ***Labor Day "Homecoming" Picnic (September) ***Unsung Heroes Banquet (November) ***Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1) |
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Looking toward the future, it is our desire to continue to develop the Noble Hill site as a historical village, which would include a library, masonic lodge, country store, doctor's office, cottage, craft shop, storage building and garden.
Such a project could be completed in several phases which would require enormous effort involving scores of people, a wealth of material, and thousands of dollars. Land acquisition, funding, equipment, building location, maintenance, and staffing are only a few of the tasks that must be undertaken.
Admittedly, this is an ambitious project, but then so was the original Noble HIll project when it first began in 1983. With your help and support we can make it happen. For more information on volunteering, donating, or becoming a member of The Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center, click here.
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