Our Hamptons One Room Schoolhouses of Eastern Long Island
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Sep 23, 2024 Esperanza, who has firsthand experience with one-room schoolhouses, and Irwin, an expert on their evolution, discuss the surprising number still standing in Eastern Long Island. They explore fascinating transformations—some have become community centers or luxury homes. Esperanza shares her insights as a parent with children in a one-room setting, highlighting the benefits of multi-age classrooms. Their conversation uncovers the historical significance of these structures and their enduring role in local identity.
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Schoolhouse Prevalence
- One-room schoolhouses were surprisingly numerous on Eastern Long Island.
- Many still exist, repurposed as community centers, homes, or museums.
Schoolhouse Importance
- Schoolhouses were the most important civic buildings in a community.
- They served as both spiritual and academic gathering places, sometimes interchangeably.
Quogue Schoolhouse
- Quogue's 1822 schoolhouse served until 1893, also hosting Sunday school.
- Abram Post later moved and used it as a workshop before donating it to the Quogue Library.