Annual Meeting and Lecture
The Rosenwald Legacy: Fund, Fellows, and Schools
Lenora Costa
Director of Collections at Longue Vue
Panel Discussion with former local Rosenwald students
John Crane Moderator
20 October 2024
2 - 5 PM
Newell Christian Chapel
235 Lamarque Street
Our Speaker
Lenora Costa
Director of Collections
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Lenora has worked at Longue Vue since 2005. She studied Art Conservation, Museum Studies, and Material Culture at the University of Delaware before returning to her hometown. At Longue Vue, she oversees the preservation of this National Historic Landmark inside and out, maintains the archives, and presents exhibitions.
Additional resources:
Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of Jewish Partnership with African American Communities (movie)
Grass roots effort working towards making a National Park in honor of JR. Planned to be de-centralized with spread to schools sites around the country. https://www.rosenwaldpark.org/
