The Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center and Memorial is part of a $27 million dollar complex called The Wiley H. Bates Heritage Park which opened in a public celebration, September 2006. The Legacy Center is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Wiley H. Bates High School, formerly (1932 to 1966) the only high school for African Americans in Anne Arundel County. It is a unique cultural arts heritage center displaying historical documents and collections that preserve the African American experience .


1101 Smithville Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Museum Hours : Wednesday—Friday, 10 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Group tours and Site rental:
Main Number :410.263.1860
Email: Wileyhbates11@verizon.net

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