Rosenwald Mays Lick Negro School (Charles Young Corridor)

Tucked away in Mays Lick, Kentucky, the Rosenwald Mays Lick Negro School stands as a powerful reminder of resilience and progress in African American education. Built in the 1920s through a collaboration between philanthropist Julius Rosenwald and educator Booker T. Washington, it was one of nearly 5,000 schools that gave Black children access to quality education in the segregated South. Funded by both the local community and Rosenwald, the school remained a beacon of opportunity until desegregation. Today, visitors can step inside history with a scheduled tour, exploring artifacts and displays that tell its story.

Accessibility: Due to the building’s historic nature, accessibility may be limited.