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SUMMARY:Sandy Pond School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a tour of Ayer’s historic Sandy Pond Schoolhouse. A National Register property and Ayer’s oldest public building\, Sandy Pond Schoolhouse celebrates its 158th year in 2026. This free community-wide event will provide visitors with an opportunity to tour the restored schoolhouse\, to hear talks on local history\, take a sample 19th century high school admission test\, try their hand at Spencerian Script (19th century handwriting)\, and learn more about 19th century single room school days and teaching techniques. \nWith 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. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 16 \nTIME: 10 AM – 3 PM \nLOCATION: Sandy Pond Schoolhouse\, 150 Sandy Pond Road\, Ayer\, MA 01432 \nACCESS: The restored schoolhouse features a fully accessible entrance\, washroom\, and interior space. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Sandy Pond School Association as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sandy-pond-school-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Sandy Pond Schoolhouse\, 150 Sandy Pond Road\, Ayer\, MA\, 01432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks,Tours,Open House
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SUMMARY:Sandy Pond School Open House
DESCRIPTION: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. Come visit Ayer’s historic single room school. \nThings to see and do: \n\nTour the restored schoolhouse\nColoring activities for children (of all ages)\nTake a sample 19th century high school admission test\nLearn about Spencerian Script (19th century handwriting)\nLearn more about 19th century single room school days and teaching techniques\n\nDATE: Saturday\, May 17th \nTIME: 10 AM – 3 PM \nLOCATION: Sandy Pond Schoolhouse\, 150 Sandy Pond Road\, Ayer\, MA 01432 \n  \nThis program is offered by the Sandy Pond School Association as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sandy-pond-school-open-house/
LOCATION:Sandy Pond Schoolhouse\, 150 Sandy Pond Road\, Ayer\, MA\, 01432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks,Tours,Open House
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SUMMARY:Grand Reopening of Sandy Pond Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:This May 18 Open House will celebrate the grand reopening of Sandy Pond Schoolhouse following a multi-year restoration effort. Opened in 1869\, Sandy Pond Schoolhouse is listed on National Register of Historic Places and is Ayer’s oldest public building. Following its closing as a school in 1906\, the schoolhouse was acquired in 1908 by Sandy Pond School Association\, an all volunteer non-profit organization. SPSA’s sole purpose is to manage\, maintain\, and provide public access to this iconic property\, a mission it has successfully carried out for over 115 years. \nThis celebratory event will feature presentations by state legislators and local authorities\, tours of the schoolhouse\, lectures on its history and role in the community\, free coffee and baked goods\, music\, and activities for children of all ages. \nThere are no registration requirements for this free event\, which will be open to the public. Off street parking will be arranged with the assistance of the Ayer police department. The rain date is Sunday\, May 19. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Sandy Pond School Association as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/grand-reopening-of-sandy-pond-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Sandy Pond Schoolhouse\, 150 Sandy Pond Road\, Ayer\, MA\, 01432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks,Tours,Open House
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