Main Story: Livingstone College’s West End Classic connects football with the history and community pride of Salisbury’s West End. The 2026 event will honor the neighborhood organizations and residents whose work sustains the community, while celebrating a legacy shaped by Black education, leadership, faith and athletics.

By the Numbers
  • Livingstone College was founded in 1879 and moved to Salisbury in 1882.
  • Joseph Charles Price built his West Monroe Street home in 1884.
  • Livingstone and Biddle University played the first intercollegiate football game between Black colleges on Dec. 27, 1892.
  • J.C. Price High School opened in 1932.
Yes, But

The Classic celebrates the neighborhood’s history, but that legacy is not confined to historic buildings or a single game. It lives on through residents, organizations, schools and shared spaces—and through the ongoing work of the people who keep the community connected.

Bottom Line

The West End Classic is more than a football tradition: it puts the neighborhood’s history and present-day community work at the center of game day.