The journey of Frederick Douglass High School, from its humble beginnings as Marlboro Colored High School to its transformation into a beacon of hope and opportunity, is a journey worth commemorating and celebrating.

The history of segregation and inequality in education is a face we must confront honestly if we are to move forward as a society.  The story of Frederick Douglass High School is a true testament to the resilience and determination of a community fighting for its right to education and equality. The story of Frederick Douglass High School is not just a local tale but a chapter in the larger narrative of civil rights and African American empowerment.  Let us not allow the memory of this important institution to be swept aside by the currents of time. Let us instead anchor it firmly in the landscape of our collective memory.

The Prince George's County Civil Rights Trail has created a sign commemorating the Frederick Douglass High School building that was once located in the town of Upper Marlboro, which opened its doors in 1923.  A new and expanded Marlboro High School was built in town in 1934. The new school had eleven classrooms, an office, and library.  In 1959, a new Frederick Douglass High School was built at the school’s present location on Croom Road, and the 1934 building was turned into offices for the county’s Board of Education, and eventually razed in 1980.

The Frederick Douglass Alumni Association of Upper Marlboro, Inc is asking that you sign this petition and help us call upon the leadership of Prince George's County, Maryland, and all who cherish the values of equality and education, to support the placement of a historic marker sign at the site of the former Marlboro Colored High School, later renamed Frederick Douglass High School.  Help us show the County how important it is to honor history.  We can't bring the building back, but we can honor its legacy by placing a marker where they building actually lay. Thank you for your participation and for locking arms with us and making our collective voice heard!