Nathan Hale School House

Nathan Hale School House is a colonial building in New London, Connecticut, with a single classroom furnished with wooden desks and educational materials from the 1700s. The interior preserves the appearance of a typical school from that period.

The building was constructed in 1774 and served as Nathan Hale's classroom before he became a Revolutionary War spy in 1775. This connection links early American education with the nation's founding.

The schoolhouse shows how students in the 1700s learned reading, writing, and math using slate boards and simple materials, reflecting how education worked back then.

The schoolhouse is open from June through August, Friday to Sunday, between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM with free entry for everyone. The single room is compact, so you can explore it comfortably at an unhurried pace.

The building has moved locations several times, including a relocation to the Ancient Burial Ground before settling on Atlantic Street. These relocations are part of the effort to preserve and honor the site's connection to early American history.

GPS coordinates: 41.45500,-72.46320

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23