The McCall Center, located in the historic home of Marshall and Olalee McCall, contains a museum, gift shop and photographic collection on local and national Black History, and archives. The Center offers many sponsored programs, and serves as the meeting and gathering place for El Paso’s African-American community. Admission is free. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m- 3 p.m., weekends by appointment or for special activities.
The McCall Neighborhood Center is El Paso's key gathering place for many organizations in the area. Though the majority of the organizations that meet at the center are African American, it is open to all who desire to enhance the existence of this wonderful piece of history.
Established in 1983 by the late Leona Ford Washington, the center boasts a museum, gift shop and several rooms in which classes are held and fraternal, civic and cultural organizations hold meetings. Major African American celebrations such as Kwanzaa and the annual Juneteenth Breakfast are also held at the center.
The historic home of Marshall and Olalee McCall is a viable piece of our history here in El Paso. Donations are always welcomed to assist in maintaining the property. admission to the center is free is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekends by appointment.
If you are searching for a worthy cause to give to, please consider donating to the McCall Neighborhood Center.
McCall Neighborhood Center
3231 E. Wyoming Ave
(915) 566-2407
Contact: Barbara Byrd
Anna Harris-Howell
Facts: Marshall McCall was the first African American postal worker in El Paso, and his wife, Olalee, was a principal of Douglass School which was established in approximately 1895. Douglass school was an all black school due to segregation which was ever-present in America for a period of time. The school was home to students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
INTER CLUB COUNCIL of El Paso, Texas
P.O. BOX 370002 ~ El Paso, Texas 79937
McCall Neighborhood Center
