Blackwell School National Historic Site

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Blackwell School National Historic Site

For 56 years, the Blackwell School educated Mexican and Mexican American children of Marfa, Texas.

03/07/2026

EXTENDED HOURS!

Blackwell School National Historic Site will have extended operating hours the weeks of March 09-March 21 for Spring Break.

Wednesday March 11 - Sunday March 15: 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday March 18 - Friday March 20: 10 am - 4 pm

Regular hours resume Saturday March 21 - Sunday March 22:
12 pm - 4 pm

01/24/2026

Saturday 01/24/2026: Due to worsening winter weather conditions, Blackwell School National Historic Site will be closed today, Saturday January 24, 2026 through Sunday January 25, 2026 for staff and visitor safety.

10/01/2025

Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

09/14/2025

Can you believe it has been one year since our ribbon cutting celebration?!🎊

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Secretary Deb Haaland and National Park Service Director Chuck Sams participated in the ribbon cutting for Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas. Joined by Blackwell School alumni and their descendants, NPS partners, and representatives from national Latino heritage organizations, the ceremony recognized Blackwell School's inclusion into the National Park System.

Image 1: Secretary Haaland and Director Sams stand in front of the Blackwell School surrounded by Blackwell School alumni.
Image 2: Secretary Haaland and Director Sams participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony at Blackwell School National Historic Site.

07/18/2025

🎂 Blackwell School National Historic Site Turns One Year Old! 🎂

On July 17, 2024, Blackwell School National Historic Site was officially established as part of the National Park Service.

Here's the timeline:
2006---Grassroots efforts by the Blackwell School Alliance save the school from demolition 🌱
October 2022---Authorized to become a National Park site with the help of National Parks Conservation Association 🤝
July 17, 2024---Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as the nation’s newest national park 🎉

🎉Happy Establishment Day, Blackwell School National Historic Site! 🎉

06/30/2025

“When are you open?”

Thank you for asking! The hours for Blackwell School National Historic Site are every Saturday and Sunday, 12:00pm – 4:00 pm.

Are you interested in bringing a group during the week? Please contact park staff at least 2 weeks in advance at: [email protected] to check staff availability.

Reminder: Looking for another activity while in Marfa on 4th of July weekend? Blackwell School NHS hours of operation will remain the same July 5 -6!

Pictured: National Park Service ranger shares the story of Blackwell School to visitors.

05/23/2025

On July 17, 2024 Blackwell School National Historic Site was officially established as part of the National Park Service.

Blackwell School is a tangible reminder of a time when the practice of ‘separate but equal’ dominated education and social systems during the first half of the 20th century and is a representation of the persistence of Mexican and Mexican American history.

Blackwell School joins other national park sites in protecting, preserving and interpreting a deeper understanding of our shared past.

We hope you join us in exploring the past, present, and future of Blackwell School.

Photo: Front entrance of the Blackwell School National Historic Site, NPS.

Address

501 South Abbott Street
Marfa, TX
79843

Website

https://www.nps.gov/blsc

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