Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse Opens on June 12

Helen Duchesne's collections on display

May 17, 2016 • Saved under History
By Donna Baker-Hartwell, Andover Historical Society
Helen LaPlant Duchesne donated to the Andover Historical Society her butterfly specimens, which she collected while attending school at the Dyers Crossing one-room schoolhouse. Both her butterflies and her wildflowers specimen project will be on display at the Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse's open house each month this summer. Photo: Bob Norander
Helen LaPlant Duchesne donated to the Andover Historical Society her butterfly specimens, which she collected while attending school at the Dyers Crossing one-room schoolhouse. Both her butterflies and her wildflowers specimen projects will be on display at the Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse’s open house each month this summer. Photo: Bob Norander

The Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse will be open on Sunday, June 12, from 1 to 3 PM. The Andover Institute will be touring the schoolhouse this month as well as others. New to the collection of artifacts at the school are a butterfly specimen science project and a wildflower specimen project recently donated to the Andover Historical Society (AHS) by Helen LaPlante Duchesne.

Helen grew up at Dyers Crossing, the oldest of seven children. At this time, she lives in Bristol. Her younger sister, Rita Norander, is on the Andover Historical Society’s Board of Trustees and writes for The Andover Beacon.

Helen attended the Dyers Crossing one-room schoolhouse for eight years. The school closed before Rita was of school age. Helen’s specimen projects will remain in the care of AHS and can be seen at the schoolhouse. They truly are a delight to see. Thank you, Helen!

Pat Baker’s homemade cookies will be served on Sunday during the open house.