Kenney Schoolhouse
106 Hartford Rd.
Manchester CT
(860) 647-9983
The Keeney One Room Schoolhouse in Manchester, Connecticut, has a fascinating history. Originally built around 1751 on Keeney Street, it was one of five schools authorized by the local ecclesiastical society to serve the community.
This schoolhouse was part of a system where small villages or scattered farms had their own schools due to the difficulty of travel in early Connecticut—bad roads, rare bridges, and harsh winters made long commutes impossible for young children. The exact years that the school was open to children is not known.
By 1975, the original structure had deteriorated beyond restoration, so a replica was built on the grounds of the Cheney Homestead, using salvaged materials from the original building. The replica features a curved plaster ceiling, a wood-burning stove, and antique furnishings that reflect the era.
Today, the Keeney Schoolhouse is open to visitors on the second Sunday of each month from 1 to 4 PM, or by appointment. It’s a great place to step back in time and experience early education in colonial Connecticut. (1)
(1) Microsoft Copilot was my source for the above information.
NOTE: Please note that the image of the schoolhouse itself was modified. At the time the image was taken the grounds were mostly brown grass and mud so I modified the lawn and entrance way for aesthetic sake in photoshop. The remainder of the image is as it was.
The image of the schoolhouse was photographed with a Sony A7RV, 61mp mirrorless camera and a Sony 24-70, f4, G OSS lens at 35mm.
1/160th, f8, ISO 100, Aperture Priority
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