In December, we welcomed the VanValkenburg, Piercefield, and Hammer families.

"Thank you very much for the tour! It’s a lovely and important building. My grandpa enjoyed it" She also shared how he told stories on his time in a one-room school house.

In August we welcomed the History Club of children to attend school as it was in 1881!

In May we welcomed the DNR Team for a Teddy Bear Camp! In the camp, they photographed the many, many Teddy Bears that children gave to them for their safekeeping. It was wonderful!

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In July, Sydney celebrated with a beautiful wedding shower at Howard School. Congratulations Sydney!

In April, classes from Thorntown Elementary attended Howard School. They truly enjoyed having class as it was in 1881!

In June, a Brownsburg family celebrated their daughter's high school graduation!

In July the producer and photographer from WTIU, the PBS affiliate at Indiana University, came to shoot footage of Howard School. It will be used in a national PBS documentary on the life and works of Gene Stratton-Porter, the famous Hoosier novelist and naturalist from the late 19th-early 20th century. She attended a one-room school in northern Indiana during the time Howard School was in session. The documentary is slated to premiere in November 2026.

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All you can eat Chili!

Saturday, October 3th

       5:00 - 7:00

Or until the chili runs out!

Hotdogs and desserts also available

In August, lawyers from Church Church Hittle + Antrim came to Howard School to attend a two-day training session. They really enjoyed the unique setting and the schools' history.

We are very sad to share that our founder and friend, Clifford "Jack" Belcher, passed away February 20, 2023.

Without Jack, Howard School would not have been brought to life.We miss him every day.

Archey and Theresia's celebrated their 50th Anniversary at the school on August 19th. Everyone had a great time!

Howard School is located at 4555 E 750 S, Brownsburg, IN.  It is in Boone County, IN.

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Since 1881, Howard Schoolhouse has been a part of Indiana's history. 

After closing in 1916, the school and community center fell to almost total destruction while storing grain and farm equipment. 

Since 2004, a group of dedicated citizens restored it to its original purpose that now celebrates Boone County's past.  The schoolhouse is a living history museum for use by children and adults alike to experience what school was like in 1881.

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