Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center
1101 Smithville Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-1860
Information For
The Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center and Memorial are 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 It is a unique cultural arts heritage center displaying historical documents and collections that preserve the African American experience.
Virtual Experiences:
The Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center’s video gallery shares information about the Center’s programs and history, as well as highlights on the documentary film, “Bates, Center of Excellence: Memories of Bates’ Teachers.”
Hours of Operation
Monday—Friday, 11 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Weekends by appointment.