The Hygienic School, an educational institution for Black children during the American Reconstruction era, opened its doors in 1880. Founded in Steelton, Pennsylvania, the school received its name based on its location on Hygienic Hill. The school was conceived as a way to provide a quality education for the children in the African American community and provide employment […]
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