1. Chipman Cultural Center Salisbury, MD Wicomico County
Allie Norley & Kristen Swift

2. What is the Chipman Cultural Center?
All wooden structure located in Salisbury, MD; Wicomico County
Built in 1838
1st public school house for slaved children in Maryland
Oldest African American church structure on the Eastern Shore

3. As Wicomico County began to grow….
Wicomico County is located at the head of the Wicomico river
Many changes occurred around the Chipman Center such as;
~Railroads were constructed
~Construction of Rt. 50 and 13
~Factories such as Perdue were built
~Airport was constructed
These changes destroyed many homes and the African American community that was centered around the Chipman Center.

4. All of the changes that the Chipman Center experienced also led to it’s reconstruction to keep up with the time period and structures that grew around it.

5. Chipman Center Changes:
A second floor was added
Air conditioning and heating
Lighting
Windows (stained glass)
Paint
Replacement of some wooden structures

6. What is the Chipman Cultural Center now?
The Chipman Center is now used for church, meetings, and a historical landmark.

7. Visit the Chipman Cultural Center
323 Broad Street - Salisbury, Maryland Contact - Michael Day or