SENECA SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM

POOLESVILLE, MD

Point of Rocks Railroad Tunnel Entrance to a railroad tunnel at Point of Rocks, MD, built circa 1902.
Point of Rocks Railroad Tunnel Credit: Mr.TinMD

The Seneca School House Museum is a historic building located in Poolesville, Maryland. The building was originally constructed in 1869 and served as a one-room schoolhouse for African American students until the mid-20th century. The schoolhouse was one of several built in the area by Quaker abolitionists who believed in the importance of providing education to African American communities.

Today, the Seneca School House Museum is a popular tourist attraction and educational resource. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that highlight the history of African American education in the area, as well as the broader history of the Poolesville community. Visitors can explore the restored schoolhouse and learn about the lives of the students and teachers who once attended the school.

In addition to its educational offerings, the Seneca School House Museum also hosts a variety of community events throughout the year. These events include historical reenactments, lectures, and cultural celebrations that highlight the rich history and diversity of the Poolesville area.

Overall, the Seneca School House Museum is an important cultural and historical landmark in Poolesville, Maryland. Its dedication to preserving and sharing the stories of the past makes it a valuable resource for visitors and locals alike.

SENECA SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POOLESVILLE MD. US MID #8402400018

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Point of Rocks Railroad Tunnel Entrance to a railroad tunnel at Point of Rocks, MD, built circa 1902.
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C&O Towpath The C&O Canal Towpath, just south of White's Ferry, in Montgomery County, Maryland. We walked along it for 3.5 miles.
Walks on Ballenger Creek Trail (Frederick, Maryland) - February 15th & 16th, 2024 Stayed in Frederick the night before our cruise. I enjoyed walking on the Ballenger Creek Trail right near the TownePlace Suites Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The hotel is located at 5050 Westview Drive, Frederick, Maryland USA, 21703. Saw some eastern grey squirrels, deer, white throated sparrow, downy woodpeckers and cardinals. Heading to Baltimore to take the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas for an eight night cruise from Baltimore, Maryland to the Southeastern United States and the Bahamas (February 16th, 2024 to February 24th, 2024). The cruise embarks from Baltimore, Maryland with stops in Charleston, South Carolina; Port Canaveral, Florida; Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning back to Baltimore.
Walks on Ballenger Creek Trail (Frederick, Maryland) - February 15th & 16th, 2024 Stayed in Frederick the night before our cruise. I enjoyed walking on the Ballenger Creek Trail right near the TownePlace Suites Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The hotel is located at 5050 Westview Drive, Frederick, Maryland USA, 21703. Saw some eastern grey squirrels, deer, white throated sparrow, downy woodpeckers and cardinals. Heading to Baltimore to take the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas for an eight night cruise from Baltimore, Maryland to the Southeastern United States and the Bahamas (February 16th, 2024 to February 24th, 2024). The cruise embarks from Baltimore, Maryland with stops in Charleston, South Carolina; Port Canaveral, Florida; Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning back to Baltimore.
Walks on Ballenger Creek Trail (Frederick, Maryland) - February 15th & 16th, 2024 Stayed in Frederick the night before our cruise. I enjoyed walking on the Ballenger Creek Trail right near the TownePlace Suites Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The hotel is located at 5050 Westview Drive, Frederick, Maryland USA, 21703. Saw some eastern grey squirrels, deer, white throated sparrow, downy woodpeckers and cardinals. Heading to Baltimore to take the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas for an eight night cruise from Baltimore, Maryland to the Southeastern United States and the Bahamas (February 16th, 2024 to February 24th, 2024). The cruise embarks from Baltimore, Maryland with stops in Charleston, South Carolina; Port Canaveral, Florida; Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning back to Baltimore.
Walks on Ballenger Creek Trail (Frederick, Maryland) - February 15th & 16th, 2024 Stayed in Frederick the night before our cruise. I enjoyed walking on the Ballenger Creek Trail right near the TownePlace Suites Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The hotel is located at 5050 Westview Drive, Frederick, Maryland USA, 21703. Saw some eastern grey squirrels, deer, white throated sparrow, downy woodpeckers and cardinals. Heading to Baltimore to take the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas for an eight night cruise from Baltimore, Maryland to the Southeastern United States and the Bahamas (February 16th, 2024 to February 24th, 2024). The cruise embarks from Baltimore, Maryland with stops in Charleston, South Carolina; Port Canaveral, Florida; Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning back to Baltimore.
TownePlace Suites (Frederick, Maryland) - February 15th & 16th, 2024 The night before our cruise, we stayed at the TownePlace Suites Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. The hotel is located at 5050 Westview Drive, Frederick, Maryland USA, 21703. Heading to Baltimore to take the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas for an eight night cruise from Baltimore, Maryland to the Southeastern United States and the Bahamas (February 16th, 2024 to February 24th, 2024). The cruise embarks from Baltimore, Maryland with stops in Charleston, South Carolina; Port Canaveral, Florida; Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, and Nassau, Bahamas, before returning back to Baltimore.
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SENECA SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM
16800 RIVER RD
POOLESVILLE
MD
20837

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MID # 8402400018
Name SENECA SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
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LAT/LONG 39.135278, -77.410327
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 700500
US Census Block: 1104