Much was accomplished and many came to witness the installation of the marker that will ensure the legacy of our beloved Brookvale High School. The program, a speech from the chair of the committee, information from the awards ceremony recognizing organizations that aligned with the philosophy and visions of Brookvale High School, and a beautiful…

It wasn’t just a success; it was a triumph. Hard work, endless hours, doubts, challenges, countless road trips…all worth it when the sounds of children screaming with joy, faces covered in the hues of the rainbow from snow cones eating, old friends who haven’t seen each other in decades laughing and hugging, teachers who saw…

The Highway Marker Dedication Ceremony October 4, 2025 at Brookvale High School The Save Brookvale History Committee formally announces the dedication ceremony for the unveiling of the historical highway marker for Brookvale High School on October 4th, 2025 at 11am-1pm at 36 Primary School Circle, Lancaster, VA 22503. The doors to the school will open…

11 more days! With the help of Tiles Projects in Kilmarnock, VA, designer Cristiane Cockrell has created beautiful tiles and tote bags that will be featured in the on-site store inside the event building, at 36 Primary School Circle, Lancaster, VA 22503, during the Brookvale May Day. The store will have limited hours, but we…

We want to thank all of the supporters who have given financial support for the Brookvale May Day and historical highway marker dedication event scheduled for May 17, 2025 at 36 Primary School Circle, Lancaster, VA 22503. Below are some options you can consider when selecting your financial support. You can visit the Spirit Shop…

Brookvale High School was the new modernized high school for the Black Lancaster County community; a brick building with indoor facilities, regular public school transportation for the surrounding areas; a standard to grow upon; the seeds sown by A. T. Wright High School planted in the rich soil of education. Transplants from one fertile soil…

Sept. 8, 1926 – Jan. 14, 2025

December 12, 2024 Dear Ms. Curry, I am pleased to inform you that the Board of Historic Resources voted on December 12 to select the “Brookvale High School” marker proposal as one of the projects that will advance in the process toward becoming a state highway marker. The actual text of the marker has not…