Seneca Schoolhouse
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The oldest surviving one-room schoolhouse in Montgomery County, Maryland.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic one-room schoolhouse, built in 1866 from distinctive red Seneca sandstone in Poolesville, Maryland.
๐Ÿ” Re-opened as a museum in 1981, offering living history programs.

Why Go

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Experience a typical 1880 Victorian classroom with a costumed teacher
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Fun and informative field trips for students of all ages, especially 4th graders
๐ŸŽ‰ Available for parties, meetings, and special events
๐ŸŒณ Explore surrounding Seneca Creek State Park
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Gift shop with 19th-century school supplies and local history books

Why Avoid

๐Ÿ“ Limited building capacity, groups over 28 may be split

Tips

๐Ÿ“… Open year-round; email or call to schedule visits and special events.
๐ŸŽ’ Field trips are 10 AM to 2 PM, include lunch break and outdoor games. Students receive historical identities for time travel.
๐Ÿ’ฐ Bring check for payment on field trip day.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ $225.00 per day for up to 25 students; $9.00 extra per student for 26-28 students.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open year-round by appointment; sessions typically 10 AM to 2 PM.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking Available on-site.

Last updated 7 days ago

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