Historic African-American schoolhouse nearly burnt down before man saves it

The historic Baltimore Village School in Cramerton has been closed for quite some time, but a group is working to restore the structure.

Fred Glenn, 77, said it’s like stepping back in time when entering the school.

“It’s solid, the floors are solid,” Glenn said. “You heard the term old school? You are standing in old school?”

The school was built in 1925 for the Baltimore Village community

“Eight grades [were] taught here,” Glenn said. “K through 8 and a potbelly stove.”

Glenn’s mother and aunt were students at the school. They told Glenn so many stories from that time. While times were difficult, the women said it was a place filled with amazing memories. The schoolhouse has indoor plumbing, which was uncommon in schoolhouses at that time, especially in buildings for African-Americans.

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