Alvin Community College - History

128 years ago today, Feb. 15, 1898, an explosion sank the American battleship, U.S.S. Maine, in Cuba's Havana Harbor, killing 266 of the 354 crew members on board. Likely due to an onboard explosion, the "Yellow Press" blamed Spain, infuriating the American people, who cried, "Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!" Two months later, the United States declared War on Spain, beginning what the Sec. of State, John Hay, described as a "Splendid Little War."

This Mysterious Event Led to the Spanish-American War In early 1898, the USS Maine sailed into Havana harbor as a show of support for the Cuban revolutionaries. Two weeks later, it would explode in inexplicable ...

Join Dr.'s Alexander Marriott, Sean Halverson, and Shane Hand at 9:30 am during the Across the Curriculum presentation, "Making History Sing."

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For Black History Month, it is important to note that Black History is not something that happened elsewhere; it happened here - Black History is Local History. Listen to the oral history of three women who discuss integration, racism, and growing up in the small black community of Alvin, TX.

The Archie Family Interview This is an interview related to the integration of Alvin Community College (ACC), which was called Alvin Junior College (AJC) from its founding in 1948 until 1976. The interview is with Sharmeal Archie, Mary L. Smith, and Lynette Mason and takes place on February 10, 2025. The interviewers are Dr. S...