Built in 1828, this one-room school served its Fairhaven, MA, neighborhood until 1896. Here, the children of sea captains and farmers learned learned reading, writing and 'rithmetic. The schoolhouse is open by appointment only. (508-979-4085) Learn about 19th century schooling. Hands-on activities for children include writing with pen and ink and old-fashioned schoolyard games.
Old Stone Schoolhouse
Related Inspiration
MASSACHUSETTS MASTERPIECE TRAIL
A statewide collection of 24 diverse works of art, from oil paintings to taxidermy frogs…