Springfield Community Center Inc
The Springfield Log Cabin is a treasured symbol of African American history with memories and opportunities to strengthen ours.
In 1825, when Taliaferro County was formed from five counties, our ancestors, despite being enslaved on the Plantations in Georgia Militia District 606, later called Springfield, showed remarkable resilience.
After emancipation, our great-great-grandfather, his siblings, cousins, and friends, driven by a strong determination, drove 70 miles to Augusta University, later to become Morehouse College, to pursue an education.
In 1935, the Springfield School board purchased land, secured a Rosenwald design plan, and began construction of the log cabin school, which opened as a school for Black children and operated as such from 1937 through 1955.
From 1955 to 1965, it served as a meeting place for the Masons, Odd Fellows, and other Black organizations in the Community.
In 1965, a community member, Springfield School graduate, and educator, along with others, played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement. They trained under the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Citizen Education Program, and Volunteers from Summer Community Organization and Political Education (SCOPE) to prepare Black citizens of Taliaferro County,
Mr. Turner, a local leader, and other educators involved in voter registration lost their contracts with the school. Not renewing the contract upset the student, and a protest began. The Springfield School became the headquarters for SCOPE and the Freedom School for the boycotting Black students. The boycott ended when Freedom School students integrated Wilkes and Warren County. Many newspaper articles were written about this time period, as the US Supreme Court was involved in Turner vs Fov. Fouche, the Taliaferro County students integrated Washington-Wilkes and Warren County as a result of Taliaferro County Schools being placed in receivership. Taliaferro County (Georgia) has a majority Black population, with the school system being 90 percent black. The county's historical markers and statues honor Alexander H. Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy, without reference to the contributions of Black people. Springfield Community wants to change the biased perception by teaching our history, which is America's History.
The Springfield Log School, a significant site in Georgia's untold story, played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement. We are working to become a part of the Civil Rights Trail and restore the building as a museum and repository, preserving the legacy of those who fought for equality.
Grants awarded to Springfield Community Center, Inc.,
awarded $10,000.00 for your Springfield Community Center ARP Subaward project, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
$25,000 FROM NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO HELP TELL THE FULL AMERICAN STORY
This year, 2025, we won $750,000 from the African American Civil Rights Grant, which will help stabilize the building.
The plan to restore the Log Cabin School https://youtu.be/xTqOxOx2uXM
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SUPPORT UGANDAN CHILDREN WITH ALBANISM
Terry Howard is a lifelong community advocate from Union Point, Georgia, whose passion for service extends far beyond her hometown. In 2014, while her daughter was serving a mission for the church, Terry met three return missionaries from Uganda—Mayanja Jackson, Obanda Jackie, and Elvis Katerega—who were determined to uplift their communities. Mayanja founded Ayeta Charitable Hands Africa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating adults, rescuing orphans, providing hospital transportation, and improving housing and healthcare. Elvis pursued a business degree, and Jackie joined a women’s organization to empower others to start businesses. Terry supported their efforts with small donations whenever possible, but last year, her commitment deepened when Mayanja was entrusted with the care of Jovita, a child with albinism. Knowing that albinism runs in her own family, Terry felt a personal connection to the challenges these children face, including vision and health issues due to a lack of melanin. This year, Mayanja received a second child with the disability, and Terry knew she had to do more. Donations to this fundraiser will help Mayanja continue his mission, providing essential skin care products to protect Jovita and Namono from the sun, as well as eyeglasses to improve their vision. In certain parts of Africa, children with albinism are at risk of being used for rituals, making the orphanage’s protection and support even more critical. Your contributions will ensure that these children receive education, food, and clothing, and help support Elvis’s work on the nonprofit’s website and ecommerce store, which is vital for sustaining their mission. Jackie has also contributed handmade nativity scenes from banana and Mvule trees to support the fundraiser. Terry is deeply grateful for every act of generosity. She prays for all who donate, knowing that the need will never cease as long as poverty persists. With so many charities seeking support, she feels honored and humbled by each donation, no matter the amount. Continued support is essential until the nonprofit’s investments can fully sustain its mission and goals. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and their communities.
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Brace the North Wall or repair it?
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
The northside elevation shows the most damage and need to be braced temporarily all the funds are available to restore the building, or restore the structure in phases?
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