Historic Nassau School renovation update set July 25

The Nassau School Coalition, comprising the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, the Greater Lewes Foundation, and the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, will host a public session about the ongoing renovations on the historic Nassau School building. The event is set for 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Lewes Senior Activity Center, 32083 Janice Road, Lewes.

The school, built in 1922, was one of the 33 Black schools built in Sussex County with funding from millionaire philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont.

During the time of segregation, students attended first through eighth grade at the school near Five Points until 1965.

Coalition representatives will share future plans for the building and its operation, and seek public input. Attendees will also learn about the coalition’s plans to conduct research about the history of Belltown, and the experiences of students and teachers at the Nassau School. The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs currently owns the Nassau School building, and works with the coalition on the renovations and historical interpretation projects.

For more information, call 302-542-3305 or email mark@chura-assc.com.