A public dedication of the historic marker and a ceremony highlighting the Landmark Schoolhouse Award for The Perkins Hollow One Room School will take place at1:00 PM Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at the schoolhouse located on the Washington County Fair Farm Museum complex, 392 Old Schuylerville Road in Greenwich, New York.
Through its National Schoolhouse Registry Program, the Country School Association of America (CSAA) recognizes school buildings that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of the country school experience and their unique architectural and historical heritage. Markers are awarded to school buildings which are at least 50 years old, that have been preserved, restored, renovated or reconstructed to retain the integrity of their original design, and are well maintained.
The Perkins Hollow Schoolhouse is a preserved time capsule representing school buildings of rural New York during the last half of the 19th century. Built in 1853 in the town of Salem the rustic structure with its wide board desks and seats served as the education facility for local children until it closed in 1910. The schoolhouse with original furnishings, maps and teaching aids along with the woodshed and outhouses was donated and moved to the Farm Museum in 1977.
The Farm Museum will be open 10am-3pm join us for the marker dedication, a presentation of Perkins Hollow School history, visit the schoolhouse, check out school memorabilia, and learn about the Country School Association of America.
The Washington County Fair Farm Museum and Perkins Hollow School offer a variety of school programs and field trips. For more information call 518-692-2464 or see the website www.washingtoncounty fair.com.
