Founded in 1902 by Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Palmer Memorial Institute transformed the lives of more than 2,000 African American students. Today, the campus gives visitors a unique opportunity to explore this unique environment where boys and girls lived and learned during the greater part of the 20th century. The museum links Dr. Brown and Palmer Memorial Institute to the larger themes of African American history, women's history, social history, and education, emphasizing the contributions African Americans made in North Carolina.
Dr. Brown
- A Student Remembers
- Early Life
- C. H. Brown and the Palmer Memorial Institute
- Rules for School
- A National Figure
- Civic Life
- "The Negro and the Social Graces"
- The "Three Bs" of Education
- Time Line of Achievement
The School
The Site Today
- Overview
- A Brief History
- More About the Museum
- Existing Structures
- Canary Cottage, Dr. Brown's home
- Teacher Materials (PDF)
- A Bibliography
Other Information
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum Information
Contact Us
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum
6136 Burlington Rd.
Sedalia, N.C. 27249
Phone: (336) 449-4846
Fax: (336) 449-0176
Email: chb@ncdcr.gov
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays and most major state holidays.