Dixie Schoolhouse, Historical schoolhouse museum in San Rafael, Marin County, United States.
Description
The Dixie Schoolhouse is a one-room schoolhouse from 1864 with Victorian Italianate style and symmetrical windows. The small building was designed as a learning space for local children and preserves its original furnishings.
History
An Irish immigrant named James Miller built the schoolhouse in 1864 and it served as a learning place for more than 90 years. After closing in 1958, it was converted into a museum to preserve the heritage of that era.
Culture
The building shows how rural education worked when students of different ages shared a single classroom. Visitors can still picture how teachers and pupils used this small space every day.
Practical
The museum opens on specific days and visitors should check ahead for opening times. The location is accessible by car and it is recommended to plan your visit in advance.
Did you know?
The building is the oldest surviving schoolhouse from the Victorian period in the entire county. Its long years of active use as a school makes it a rare example of this architectural style.
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