Take a Step Back Through Time at the Fisher School

You don’t have to trek down to Plymouth Plantation or Sturbridge Village to experience a slice of history.

Right in your own backyard is an array of historical spots that offer parents and kids a lesson in what gives New England its old-world charm.

Every first Sunday of the month, the gives tours of the Fisher School, a restored one-room schoolhouse built in 1845.

The Fisher School was originally constructed on Clapboardtree Street when the area was considered West Dedham. It was named after a local farmer, legislator and Revolutionary War veteran Ebenzar Fisher, who donated $600 to the school in support.

In 1897, West Dedham became the independent Town of Westwood making the Fisher School part of the Westwood educational system. It closed in 1905 due to poor enrollment. William Colburn purchased the school, moved it to Milk Street and used it for storing hay.

The Westwood Historical Society took over operation of the school in 1994 and moved it to High Street.

Much of the building has been restored and during tours you can see original features including plaster blackboards, chalk trays, paneling, wallpaper and coat hooks.

For more information go to www.westwoodhistoricalsociety.com.