Tamassee DAR School, campus in Tamassee, South Carolina
Tamassee DAR School is a private institution founded in 1919 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina. The campus contains forty-four buildings and structures dating from the school's opening through 1960, with classrooms, dormitories, a church, and other facilities arranged within walking distance of each other.
The school was established in 1919 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to provide education to children from low-income rural families. Boys became residential students in 1932, and enrollment grew to over 400 students by the mid-1950s.
The school was founded by the Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization that promotes patriotism and civic values. These principles continue to shape how the community on campus understands its mission and purpose.
The campus is walkable with buildings and facilities arranged close together for easy access on foot. Visitors should contact ahead to determine which areas are open to the public, as portions of the property remain in private use.
The school was the first in South Carolina to host the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, a program designed to improve adult literacy skills. It also stands as one of only two schools in the entire United States founded by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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