9 Hyde Road, Grand Isle 05458
Tel: 802.372.8830
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1814 ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE AND HYDE LOG CABIN

The historic one-room :”Block Schoolhouse” (or Corners Schoolhouse #4) and the Hyde Log Cabin on Route 2 adjacent to the Grand Isle Elementary School are open to visitors every day except Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day until Columbus Day. Admission is $2.00 for adults, under 14 free. Docent Charlene Southwick is in attendance to welcome visitors.

The Schoolhouse was built in 1824 of “blocked” cedar logs, and in use until 1952. In the Fall of 2003, it was moved to its present site by the Grand Isle Historical Society. The Hyde Log Cabin, circa 1784, is the oldest in New England, with furniture, clothing and artifacts attractively arranged as a home setting. There are two glass display cases to better view small items and books. This is a great place to bring your out-of-town guests to enjoy this special treasure of the Islands.

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We are open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day each year

EVENTS

New England Fiddle Music

Monday, May 7 -- 7:00 pm –
Block School House (next to Hyde Log Cabin) Route 2 – Grand Isle

Don’t miss this finger-snapping, toe-tapping musical event presented by the Vermont Humanities Council and hosted by the Grand Isle Historical Society.

Burt Porter presents an explanation of the definitive characteristics of New England fiddle music, illustrated with lively fiddling, and an informative discussion of the cultural and economic factors that have shaped the music.

Mr. Porter has performed poetry with music at the Robert Frost Conference at Green Mountain College and on Vermont Public Radio. His publications include two books of poetry and a play in verse.

All are welcome. For more information contact: Jan DeSarno 372-4058

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