Come tour the original 1857 Schoolhouse and outhouse in its original location. Schoolhouse #2 since 1949 has been preserved by three generations of the Robinson family who bought it at auction from the Town.
It may have been the last public one-room schoolhouse in the state when the Town sold it. It stands on 1/3 of an acre and has twin outhouses, side by side behind it. From the beginning, Schoolhouse #2 has been kept open to the public and to local elementary schools. Come see the original blackboards, many original desks and chairs, the Teacher’s desk, and many other early school artifacts. See the old pot-bellied stove that was the sole source of heat in the winter. Wear the Dunce’s hat, and learn about the Rules for Teachers in those days. It’s quite an education!
Date: Sunday, May 16th, 2021
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Schoolhouse #2, 339 Picnic Street, Boxborough, MA
Driving Directions: Rt. 495, take Exit 94 (Old Exit 39), Taylor Road-Littleton-Boxborough. Go Right, uphill for about ¾ mile. Take first Right onto Hill Road. In about 1 mile, Picnic Street intersects at a small triangle. Go Left and see Schoolhouse immediately on Left.
Parking Instructions: Angle park on Common across from Schoolhouse.
Special Instructions: Due to Covid-19, visitors will be ushered in, per rules and regulations. Docent will guide you and respond to questions.
Family-Friendly
Restrooms available on site
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