Booker T. Washington Resource Center & Museum
Preserving the history, achievements, and legacy of Booker T. Washington High School while providing a welcoming space for education, reflection, community engagement, and future generations.
A Living Legacy
The Booker T. Washington Resource Center serves as a home for preserving the history of Booker T. Washington High School and the generations of students, educators, alumni, and community leaders who passed through its halls.
Through photographs, memorabilia, archival materials, historical displays, and community programming, the Center helps ensure that the school’s story remains visible, accessible, and meaningful.
More than a collection of artifacts, the Resource Center is a place where alumni can reconnect, students can learn, families can explore local history, and future generations can be inspired by the work and achievements of those who came before them.
What you’ll find:
Historic photographs
School memorabilia
Archival documents
Educational resources
Alumni stories and community history
Displays highlighting student, faculty, and community achievements
The center ensures that the school's story remains accessible for future generations.
Inside the Resource Center
Take a look inside the Museum & Resource Center and explore the displays, gathering spaces, and historical materials preserved throughout the facility.
Visit the Resource Center
Alumni, students, educators, researchers, families, and community members are invited to learn more about the history and legacy of Booker T. Washington High School.
Location:
225 South Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Visits may be available by appointment. Please contact the Association for current availability and visitor information.
Request a Visit
Host Your Next Event at the Resource Center
The Booker T. Washington Resource Center offers a community-oriented space for meetings, workshops, class gatherings, educational programs, small celebrations, and other approved events.
Complete the rental inquiry form to tell us about your event. An Association representative will follow up regarding availability, rental requirements, capacity, fees, and next steps.
Potential uses
Alumni and class meetings
Workshops and educational programs
Community meetings
Small receptions or celebrations
Organization and nonprofit gatherings
History and cultural programs
Facility Rentals
Amenities
Table & Chairs
Convenient Location
Community-Oriented Space
Help Preserve the Center
Contributions help support the care of historical materials, ongoing facility improvements, educational programming, and the continued operation of the Museum & Resource Center.