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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday between 10am-3pm when self-guided tours are available. The museum was closed on Fridays according to visitor reviews, so confirm hours before traveling.
Visitor tip
Engage with the staff members on-site (like Adeline and Di mentioned in reviews) who excel at bringing the historical stories to life and can provide deeper context about the former students who became teachers, administrators, and business leaders.
Visitor tip
Purchase the HJCS Cookbook ($18) as a meaningful take-home that supports the museum and connects you to the community's heritage. Mugs are also available for purchase.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Focus
- African American education and heritage in rural Currituck County
- Hours
- Wed, Thurs, Sat 10am-3pm
- Recognition
- Listed on National Register of Historic Places (2009)
What visitors say
I seen the sign and decided to stop however the museum was closed on Fridays.
This small, beautifully-restored building holds great historical significance for all Americans. It is a fascinating place to learn about the American educational system's treatment of African-Americans after abolition and up until the…
The ladies there were absolutely wonderful. Sweet Adeline and Di - made history come alive in this eye opening museum of our not so distant past. Great place to stop and gain some knowledge, also grab a cook book or mug!
From 68 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Historic Jarvisburg Colored School operated from 1868 to the 1950s, documenting nearly a century of African American education in Currituck County during a transformative period following abolition
- The school's alumni achieved significant professional success, becoming teachers, administrators, businessmen, and tradespeople, demonstrating educational outcomes despite systemic inequality
- The Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Cookbook is sold at the museum for $18, providing a unique cultural artifact connecting food heritage to the school's community
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