The Pine Grove Schoolhouse was built in 1865 and in use until 1949. On October 7th the construction of the Pine Grove School would begin. The total cost of the construction would be $1,538.34. It was opened December of the same year the construction began. These subjects English, grammar, mathematics, geography, history, music, and art were the subjects taught by a single teacher by the name of Miss Francis. For 62 years the school would be known as School Number 7 until it was renamed The Pine Grove School in 1927. Closing in 1949 as a school, the building would remain open as a branch library, a nursery school, and a meeting place for Explorer Scouts. Still standing today the Pine Grove Schoolhouse would become a early twentieth century schoolhouse in 1975 with bolted desks, hand slates, textbooks, and a working stove. Access to the school is limited so please call ahead.
Location:
Route 167/West Avon Road, Avon Connecticut 06001
Telephone
860-678-1043
Other History nearby:
(Litchfield) All Wars Memorial
(Bristol) American Clock and Watch Museum
(Hudson) American Museum of Firefighting
(New Haven) Amistad Memorial
(Hartford) Ancient Burying Ground
(Old Mystic) B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
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02/21 Coming to The Avon area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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