Listed on the National Register of Historic places, The Historic East White Oak Community Center is more than a building made by hands. It was established in 1916 as a schoolhouse for the children of African American employees of the once-booming textile giant, Cone Mills. Known then as the East White Oak School, the gathering spot is now the only remaining structure of the former mill village. In the century since its founding, the Center is still a place where people come to educate and to celebrate.

Available for rentals, the rustic former schoolhouse is accessible to people with disabilities, equipped with a great room, kitchen, meeting room, restrooms and Wi-fi.  

The EWOCC also continues its history of cultural, community, youth, and historic outreach. Some of its features include:

•   An interactive Civil-Rights room commemorating David Richmond, one of the N.C. A&T Four, and an EWO native son, who helped launch a nationwide sit-in movement for racial integration.
•   A permanent curated display about the community’s textile roots.
•   An outdoor sculpture garden.
•   An indoor mural honoring founders, community groups, events and leaders of the EWOCC.

The community-owned and operated EWOCC is incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit funded through rental income and grants from state and local organizations.