Georgetown is celebrating a meaningful milestone as the historic Howard School — a landmark of the city’s African American heritage — has been restored and repurposed as a Head Start Administration Annex, giving the beloved building a vibrant new chapter in community service.

The project, reported this week by both WCBD News 2 and Live 5 News, transforms the historic Black school into a working facility that will support early childhood education administration in Georgetown County. The restoration honors the building’s deep cultural roots while putting it back to work for the community it has long represented.

The news comes on the heels of another uplifting community moment: Georgetown kicked off its Juneteenth celebrations early with a community block party, bringing residents together in a spirit of unity and remembrance ahead of the June 19th holiday.

Together, these events reflect a Georgetown community that is actively preserving its history while investing in its future — from the youngest learners served by Head Start programs to the neighbors who gathered to celebrate Juneteenth side by side.

Sources: Live 5 News, WCBD News 2