Kennard African-American Cultural Heritage Center

Managed by the Kennard Alumni Association

In Memory of our Friend and Teacher, Mrs. Madelyn Hollis

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Kennard Alumni Association invites you
to our 2026 Kennard Gala

Purple and gold-themed image with details for the KAACHC 2026 gala

Kennard Alumni Association invites you
to our 2026 Kennard Gala

We hope you will join us at our 2026 Gala Luncheon and Raffle on November 14th! Support the programs and scholarships of the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center by purchasing tickets to our 2026 Gala Luncheon and Raffle! Take a chance to win one —or more— of three 1-night getaways with dinner from Best Western, Holiday Inn, Fisherman’s Inn, The Narrows, and Adam’s Grille.

KENNARD MUSEUM

Explore local history, exhibits, and community heritage.

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THE RESTORATION

The restored high school and museum provides a window into the rich history and heritage of African American culture on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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OUR MUSEUM

KAACHC is home to the African American History Museum, which chronicles African American life in both Queen Anne’s County and the nation, with an emphasis on the period in time that Kennard High School (KHS) operated, 1936-1966.

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located in the heart of Centreville Md


What began as a lofty dream almost 20 years ago, with a small group of people starting a grass roots initiative to revive and restore the original Kennard High School and create a community center, has been realized with the creation and opening of Kennard African American Cultural Heritage (KAACHC).  This center has become the hub for African American History programs and events, while showcasing the exhibits of its African American History Museum. READ MORE

A group photo of the Kennard Alumni Association

Caretakers of the PAST, Guardians of the FUTURE

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