Claflin School is a memorial to local Black Americans as a foundation for freedom because education is the foundation for freedom, but the history does not just relate to African American culture it represents change within the community. Claflin School was established in 1868 by the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, during this time many former slaves were returning to their previous master for welfare and security because they had no knowledge of self survival. Claflin became the first school in Columbus GA that allowed African Americans to get a formal education and obtain the knowledge necessary for self survival. Today it stands in a state of ruin but we believe that if we all join together as group of concerned citizens our city can restore Claflin and preserve our history. To us it is more than a old run down building. It represent change, dreams and perseverance. To be a voice for Claflin please attached your name to our cause...Every voice counts!
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October 5, 2014
Walking past the boarded up windows of Claflin still breaks my heart because I see the potential for greatness that once thrived there. I have been spending my evenings digging through old records to ensure our city leaders understand that this building is the soul of our community history.
October 5, 2014
Seeing this level of support for Claflin proves how much our shared history truly matters to this community. This building represents the dreams of our ancestors and it heartens me to see so many of you recognizing its importance.
Reached 100 supporters
October 5, 2014
6 Comments
MY GRANDMOTHER WENT HERE. DO NOT TEAR IT DOWN.
Historic places like this are rare. Really hope the city listens to us.
This place is part of our history and it needs to be saved. We cant just let it fall apart.
Fix the school! It means a lot to the neighborhood.
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Claflin School is a memorial to local Black Americans as a foundation for freedom because education is the foundation for freedom, but the history does not just relate to African American culture it represents change within the community. Claflin School was established in 1868 by the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, during this time many former slaves were returning to their previous master for welfare and security because they had no knowledge of self survival. Claflin became the first school in Columbus GA that allowed African Americans to get a formal education and obtain the knowledge necessary for self survival. Today it stands in a state of ruin but we believe that if we all join together as group of concerned citizens our city can restore Claflin and preserve our history. To us it is more than a old run down building. It represent change, dreams and perseverance. To be a voice for Claflin please attached your name to our cause...Every voice counts!
Updates
October 5, 2014
Walking past the boarded up windows of Claflin still breaks my heart because I see the potential for greatness that once thrived there. I have been spending my evenings digging through old records to ensure our city leaders understand that this building is the soul of our community history.
October 5, 2014
Seeing this level of support for Claflin proves how much our shared history truly matters to this community. This building represents the dreams of our ancestors and it heartens me to see so many of you recognizing its importance.
Reached 100 supporters
October 5, 2014
6 Comments
columbus needs to step up and fix this up already. its sad seeing it rot like that
MY GRANDMOTHER WENT HERE. DO NOT TEAR IT DOWN.
Historic places like this are rare. Really hope the city listens to us.
This place is part of our history and it needs to be saved. We cant just let it fall apart.
Fix the school! It means a lot to the neighborhood.
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columbus needs to step up and fix this up already. its sad seeing it rot like that