NATHAN HALE SCHOOLHOUSE

NEW LONDON, CT

The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse is a historic building located in New London, Connecticut. It was constructed in 1776 and was originally used as a one-room schoolhouse. The building is made of wood and features a steeply pitched roof and a simple design that was common during the colonial era.

The schoolhouse is named after Nathan Hale, a famous American patriot who was born in Connecticut in 1755. Hale is best known for his role as a spy during the Revolutionary War. He was captured by the British and executed, but his bravery and sacrifice have made him a hero in American history.

The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse has been carefully preserved over the years and is now open to the public as a museum. Visitors can see what a typical colonial-era schoolroom looked like, complete with wooden desks, a chalkboard, and a potbelly stove for warmth. The museum also features exhibits on Nathan Hale and the Revolutionary War, as well as artifacts from the period.

Today, the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse is an important part of Connecticut's history and a reminder of the sacrifices made by early Americans in the fight for independence.

NATHAN HALE SCHOOLHOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW LONDON CT. US MID #8400900050

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 8608733399
• website: http://www.connecticutsar.org

NATHAN HALE SCHOOLHOUSE
20 STATE ST
NEW LONDON
CT
06320

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