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 A visionary rebirth of the cherished Mary  Allen College is created by the Mary Allen Museum of African American Art and History, Inc. The Corporation, established in 2000 is a non-profit organization in Crockett.History The Mary Allen Seminary for African American girls was established in 1886. The Seminary stood poignantly on the crest of a hill one mile north of the town square of Crockett, Texas. In 1933, the Seminary became coeducational and changed its name to Mary Allen Junior College; the school later became a four-year institution. Through the years, the building suffered deterioration, fire, neglect and natural disasters dating from 1912 to the early seventies. Mary Allen College closed its doors in 1972. The Administration Building is the only remaining structure, and represents an uncommon survival awaiting an impending restoration. (Also see, http://www.texasescapes.com/EastTexasTowns/CrockettTexas/Mary-Allen-College-Crockett-Texas.htm) The Museum The Museum will provide art and history collections, an interpretive center, house local artifacts of African Americans, writing and genealogy workshops, provide a library of local African American genealogy, and much more. Plans also include carrying on the building's original purpose: to educate, through a children's learning center, and adult vocational classes. Economically, the restoration and reinvention will benefit the area, however most importantly, the Museum would make visible, a facet of of African American history that would continue to educate, inspire, and enrich lives. Upcoming Events Please check back for updates. Donations
Board Meeting May 11, 2013
L-R Standing: G. Reece, J. Reese, J. Shepherd, S. Berry, C. Johnson, R. Mason
L-R: Seated: S. Lewis, N. Warner
Board Meeting of May 11, 2013
J. Reese's First Board Meeting as President
Book Signing Event at the Crockett Public Library, Spring 2012
Board President, Jean Shepherd and Author, June Ellis
Mary Allen College Administration Building
"All that Remains" Photo by Jim Radcliffe, September 15, 2012
Historical Marker
Board Members
(L-R) Seated: Augusta Cumby, Great grandaughter of Mary Allen; Sandra Bragg Berry (L-R) Standing: Roberta Mason, Jean Shepherd, Otis Wooten, Jake Caprielian
Mary Allen College Administration Building
"Walking the Property"
Advisory Board Kickoff Meeting
Advisory Board
Discussing the History
Board of Directors Meeting
Welcomes New Board Member, and Consultant from SHSU Center for Rural Studies
Book Signing Event
Board Members and Author, June Ellis with book in hand, "The Descendants of Samuel "Sam" and Delia Williams Ellis"
Grandma and Me
"Nostalgia" Artist Unknown
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