The Tucker Mountain School House will be open on Sunday, August 11, from 1 to 3 PM. Built in 1837, it served the Tucker Mountain community for 55 years. The School House sits where it was originally built, in near original condition. Many artifacts of the time will be on display, including school books.

Visitors may take home a copy of an 1860 “List of Questions to be answered by candidates for admission to the High School.” In 1860, an eighth grade education was sufficient. Individuals wishing to go beyond eighth grade had to apply and demonstrate adequate preparation for high school. Individuals also had to finance their high school education.

If you would like a bit of a challenge, come and take the 1860 high school entrance exam! Mary Lloyd-Evans will correct your exam, and if anyone scores 100%, we’ll announce their achievement in the Beacon.

The 2014 Andover Historical Society Calendar will be available to purchase, along with School House t-shirts and note cards. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 735-5586 or 735-5628.