Welcome to Holmes Hall
Holmes Hall is the College's primary academic building. Originally constructed to provide classrooms and to house the Ellen Upson Woodworth Library, it continues to serve Tougaloo students with modern classrooms and academic spaces.
Holmes Hall is named for Rev. William Trumbull Holmes (President, 1913–1933) and is part of the Tougaloo College Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Currently Houses
A partnership with Jackson Public Schools that allows motivated students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements.
Visit ProgramDegree pathways, licensure guidance, and hands-on preparation for Mississippi educators. (Campus Location: Holmes Hall.)
Explore EducationA Brief History & Legacy
Built in 1926, Holmes Hall originally contained classrooms and the Ellen Upson Woodworth Library at its center. Over time it has remained a core academic hub—today serving as the main academic building with classrooms, offices, and an auditorium.
- Central space formerly housed the Ellen Upson Woodworth Library.
- Holmes Hall Auditorium regularly hosts campus events.
- Included in Tougaloo's National Register Historic District documentation.
Facilities & Academic Spaces
Holmes Hall blends its historic character with active teaching spaces that support today's students.
Primary classroom building with faculty offices serving multiple academic divisions.
A campus gathering space for orientations, talks, and ceremonies.
Computer/electronic labs and education resources available in Holmes Hall.
Find Holmes Hall
Located near parking lots E, F, and G on the north side of campus.
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