Timeline & Legacy of Davis v. Prince Edward County
The legacy of Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County reminds us that young people can change history. The Davis case and the movement it helped spark transformed education in America. Through holidays, monuments, museums, and curriculum, Virginia and the nation continue to honor the courage of Barbara Johns and the students who stood with her.
Photo credit: Julie Langan & The Department of Historical Resources.
The Barbara Rose Johns maquette as seen inside the sculptor's studio.
“SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 340.” 2017. Virginia.gov. Virginia Legislative Information System. February 20, 2017. https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?171+ful+SJ340ER+hil.
