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1949 - Carver College Opens

Carver College opens a campus at Second Ward High School
Event Date: 
1949
Event Type: 
Modern Era Begins 1946-1959

Carver College opens: 1949

  • Carver College opens a new branch to meet the black veterans' needs. Returning World War II veterans begin to take advantage of educational benefits offered by the government.
  • As early as 1946, white veterans could attend night classes of Charlotte College, held at Central High School.
  • To meet the needs of returning black veterans, Carver College opens a campus at Second Ward High School in 1949. 
  • Dr. E.H. Brown served as director at Carver College.
  • Students at the school socializing