Carter G. Woodson High School, high school in Fairfax County, VA
Carter G. Woodson High School is a public high school in Virginia, United States, serving students roughly between the ages of 14 and 18. The campus includes classrooms, a library, and sports facilities used as part of regular school life.
The school takes its name from Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), a historian and educator who dedicated his career to studying and teaching African American history at a time when it was largely absent from mainstream education. He founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915, which gave his work lasting influence.
The school is named after Carter G. Woodson, widely credited with establishing what became Black History Month, a tradition still observed across the United States every February. This connection gives the school a distinct identity rooted in the recognition of African American history and its place in the broader American story.
As an active public school, the campus is generally not open to outside visitors during regular school hours. If you are interested in visiting, it is best to contact the school administration in advance to find out when access may be possible.
Carter G. Woodson earned his doctorate from Harvard University in 1912, becoming only the 2nd African American to do so at that institution. This academic background shaped his determination to ensure that African American history was taken seriously as a field of study.
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