Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth
Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth, African American educational institution in Manassas, Virginia, United States.
The Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth operated as a residential facility offering both academic education and vocational training for Black students.
Established in 1893 by former slave Jennie Dean, the school received support from both African American communities and white donors for its construction.
Students at the institution learned various trades including carpentry, blacksmithing, cooking, and domestic arts while pursuing academic subjects like mathematics and literature.
The memorial site contains informational displays and audio programs that detail the school's role in providing education during the segregation era.
Frederick Douglass attended the dedication ceremony of Howland Hall, the first building completed at the school in 1894.
Location: Manassas
GPS coordinates: 38.74611,-77.48944
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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