Blackwell School National Historic Site

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cream colored building with two windows and a wooden doorway with steps leading up to it.

About Blackwell School National Historic Site

Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.

Quick Facts

State Texas
Designation National Historic Site
State Code TX
Weather Marfa experiences long and hot summers from May – September. The winters are cold and windy with occasional light snow due to its elevation from November – February. Spring and…

Operating Hours

The unit is designated but not yet established and has very limited services. Open every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday Closed
Monday Closed
Thursday Closed
Sunday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 12:00PM - 4:00PM

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