"This Fortunate District": Green School History

Welcome to Green School History, a site devoted entirely to the Green School in Middleborough, Massachusetts. Located on East Main Street in the Green section of Middleborough, the school was built in 1871 and was in continual use until June, 1941, when it was closed. Reopened for a short period of time in the 1990s, the Green School in 2009 was threatened with demolition. A group of concerned residents banded together to save this one-room schoolhouse. Thanks to the interest of the community supported by financial contributions by residents and former pupils, the building has been preserved and the exterior restored. A new use for the structure is currently under consideration. This site hopes to convey the immense historical and educational value which the Green School still retains, particularly its ability to speak to the educational history of the community of Middleborough.

The easiest way to navigate through the site is by using the left-hand sidebar. Click on the icons to read about some of the unique aspects of the Green School's history, to view pictures of the school and documents related to its history, or to make a contribution towards its preservation. Also, for a quick reference, you can also click on the chapters underneath each icon to go directly to a topic of interest.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Green School Items Wanted

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Part of the goal of this website is to collect copies of items related to the Green School in order to create an archive of material related to the school and its history which can be posted on-line for everyone to enjoy. Copies or scans of photographs of the school and the children who attended it, class pictures, report cards, school work, and any other item with a Green School connection is sought. Also, recollections by parents and grandparents who may have attended the school are equally welcome. If you think you have an item or a recollection which you feel is appropriate, please
e-mail me.
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