Forest Avenue School

Forest Avenue School is a two-story wooden building in Brockton that now functions as a museum documenting public education from the late 1800s. The structure contains a classroom on the lower level and an open learning space above, preserving the original layout used for teaching.

The building was constructed in 1875 and served as an active school for nearly 90 years until the mid-1960s. It was relocated to its current location near Brockton High School to preserve it as a historical landmark.

The schoolhouse reflects how education was organized and taught in this region during the late 1800s through its preserved spaces and teaching materials. Walking through it gives you a sense of what daily school life looked like for children at that time.

The museum is located near Brockton High School and welcomes visitors interested in learning about local school history. Contact local tourism offices to confirm visiting hours and whether guided tours are available.

The building was moved to its current location in 1969 after ceasing educational operations, giving it a second life as a museum dedicated to preserving classroom history. Few visitors realize this structure once relocated contains some of the earliest teaching materials and furnishings from the original school.