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Little Red Schoolhouse, Granby CT
The Little Red Schoolhouse in Granby, Connecticut, is a charming slice of New England history with a second life as a cozy retreat. Originally built in 1877, it served as District 9’s schoolhouse until 1948, educating generations of local children within its pine-floored walls.Today, it’s been lovingly restored and repurposed as a vacation rental, offering guests a unique blend of historic character and modern comfort. Located in West Granby, the schoolhouse is nestled among scenic fields and farms, with nearby walking trails and even a picturesque waterfall hike. Inside, you’ll find antique windows, a turntable with vintage records, and a trunk full of board games—perfect for a nostalgic escape.It’s also…
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Little Red Schoolhouse & Hat Shop
This blog entry is part of an ongoing project called “One Room Schoolhouses in CT”). If you’re interested in the history of one room schoolhouses in CT I suggest you purchase CONNECTICUT SCHOOLHOUSES THROUGH TIME by Melinda K. Elliott. This book was has been a very helpful resource for me as I did my research. At time of writing this book was available on AMAZON. Smack in the center of Danbury CT sits the Danbury Historical Society. Their are (2) small buildings on their grounds: a one room schoolhouse and the John Dodd Hat Shop. Well, as it turns out, the one room schoolhouse isn’t original at all. I had to…
