1869 Schoolhouse Museum Building Fund
JOIN US IN PRESERVING EASTHAM’S HISTORY! Preserve the past...
The Eastham Historical Society’s mission is to preserve our historic past, making certain that it is properly maintained for future generations to appreciate. Through careful planning and consideration of the current historic site, architect Peter McDonald has generously donated his services to design a "wing" to be located off the back of the building similar to the wing that was there in 1909. This addition will be in harmony with the original building and in accordance with the guidelines for alterations as set forth by the Department of the Interior for historic sites. This addition will: · Restore the original classroom configuration · Be climate controlled for the preservation of current and future collections · Relieve congestion by providing proper space, displays and lighting for artifacts · Be handicapped accessible · Provide an area for programs and meetings · Expand our operating period
A brief history of the Schoolhouse Museum… 1869 - Schoolhouse began operation as a grammar school. Two identical buildings used for north and south elementary schools 1908 - North elementary school is relocated from behind the present Friendly Fisherman in North Eastham and attached 1909 - South elementary school is relocated from Route 6 near Hay Road and attached, making a three room school 1911 - School children plant Catalpa trees on perimeter of property 1917—Center room added for manual training
1918 - Otto Nickerson becomes principal 1922 - Outhouse condemned, new building constructed at rear with covered walk connecting to manual training room 1936 - Decommissioned as a school and sold. Buyer removed "wings" 1965 - Schoolhouse purchased by the newly formed Eastham Historical Society 1967 Schoolhouse begins operation as a museum 2001 - Museum listed on National and Massachusetts Registers of Historic Places 2002 - Plan developed for a new Schoolhouse Museum addition 2003 - Fundraising launched 2006 - November ground breaking, construction begins 2007 - Schoolhouse Museum addition completed
About the Historical Society... · Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization · All volunteer staff · Operates and maintains four museums · Offers informative public presentations · Conducts historic and genealogical research · Facilitates Elementary School programs · Presents 5th and 8th grade History Awards · Awards a scholarship to an Eastham Nauset Regional High School graduate
Contributions or pledges may be mailed to: EHS Schoolhouse Building Fund P.O. Box 8, Eastham, MA 02642 Please contact the Society to discuss alternate methods of giving, matching gifts, and naming rights. Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
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Since its founding in 1963, the Eastham Historical Society has been committed to preserving the historical heritage of Eastham. Our success in obtaining historical artifacts along with our limited display and storage space has created an urgent need for a new addition which will also allow the return to the original classroom configuration of the Schoolhouse. 
