From 1909 to 1966, The Blackwell School was the de facto segregated school for Mexican-American children in Marfa, Texas. Now, it's a museum managed by the National Park Service.

The Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa was recently added to the list of 14 National Park Service sites in Texas. The adobe schoolhouse in a quiet neighborhood doesn’t look very ...

MARFA, Texas (KXAN) — The Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas, has been formally established as the nation’s newest national park. The park was authorized by the Blackwell ...

WASHINGTON – Today, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formally established the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas. The addition of Blackwell to the National Parks System brings the ...

WHAT: The designation of the Blackwell School as a National Historic Site. While the designation is a celebratory moment for activists and anyone who loves the National Park System, it’s somber too.

“A complete history of America must include everyone’s story. The designation of the Blackwell School National Historic Site is an important step in telling a more diverse and inclusive ...

“A complete history of America must include everyone’s story. The designation of the Blackwell School National Historic Site is an important step in telling a more diverse and inclusive ...

The Blackwell School National Historic Site is the 430th national park unit and the seventh designated during the Biden administration. A former segregated school attended by Latino children in ...