Open House at Sandy Pond School

Don’t Miss the Last Open House of the Year at Sandy Pond School

This Coming Saturday, October 19 from 10-2

Ayer’s oldest public building
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Open as a single room schoolhouse 1869-1906
Now restored & ready for its next 150 years

Look for the Sign
150 Sandy Pond Road, Ayer, MA 01432

Things to See & Do

Tour the restored schoolhouse
Coloring activities for children (of all ages)
Take a sample 19th century high school admission test
Learn about Spencerian Script (19th century handwriting)
Learn more about 19th century single room school days and teaching techniques

With the recent completion of restoration work Sandy Pond Schoolhouse is ready for visitors. New features include painstakingly hand restored windows, an accessible washroom with hot and cold running water, an accessible entrance, and more. Come see the newly restored schoolhouse and learn about its role in Ayer history. It’s free and a great family event.

Coming Soon…

A visitation program for local elementary school students

Modeled after similar programs at other single room schoolhouses, this program will provide elementary school students with a visit to a 19th century school. It is being developed in collaboration with Page-Hilltop instructors and administration.

For information about a similar program please see

The 1850 Schoolhouse Day—For Needham’s 3rd graders, Fall is back to school time, as in way back.

Open House at Sandy Pond School

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