





Children's Museums
Little Red Schoolhouse
📍 Nashua, NH 03060🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–11:45 PM |
About Little Red Schoolhouse
Little Red Schoolhouse is a children's museum in Nashua, NH. The attraction features an 1841 District #1 Schoolhouse, making it a restored 19th-century one-room schoolhouse with authentic period furnishings including a wood burning stove, dip ink pens, slates, and slate pencils. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Living History Schoolhouse
- Best For
- 4th grade students
- Experience
- 2-hour immersive 19th century classroom program
- Built
- 1841, restored 1976
- Admission
- Free for Nashua schools; $1/visitor donation for other districts
💡 Did You Know?
- The attraction features an 1841 District #1 Schoolhouse, making it a restored 19th-century one-room schoolhouse with authentic period furnishings including a wood burning stove, dip ink pens, slates, and slate pencils
- Offers immersive living history experiences where students participate in 19th century classroom activities led by costumed interpreters (schoolmarm or schoolmaster) teaching period-authentic instruction
- Located within the Old South Burial Ground next to Walgreens on Daniel Webster Highway, integrating historic gravestones as part of the educational experience
- Operates on a seasonal basis with Spring sessions (April-May) and Fall sessions (October-November), requiring advance planning beginning in February for spring visits and summer for fall visits
💬 What Visitors Say
- Watch the available schoolhouse videos before your visit to maximize the educational experience and help students better understand the 19th century classroom context they'll be experiencing
- Plan ahead and contact Susan Fineman ([email protected]) early — schedule planning begins in February for spring visits (April-May) and summer for fall visits (October-November) to secure your spot
- Use the Walgreens GPS address (217 Daniel Webster Highway) to find the schoolhouse, as it's located next door in the Old South Burial Ground and may not be easily found with standard navigation
- Nashua Public Schools receive free admission, while homeschool groups and students from Bedford, Hollis, and Brookline need only contribute $1.00 per visitor donation, making it an extremely affordable educational field trip option
- The 2-hour immersive living history program with costumed interpreters teaching period-authentic lessons is specifically designed for 4th graders and creates a memorable, hands-on learning experience that goes beyond typical museum visits
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