News | 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse

Strong Roots! fundraiser October 16, 2022

…and we all had a really good time! Big thank you to the Clarksburg community, our families and friends, and everyone who turned out to...

Major milestone – Schoolhouse foundation walls built

Our Schoolhouse Project took a giant step forward with the construction of the 12.5-foot walls surrounding the perimeter of the...

Raise the Roof! fundraiser June 26, 2021

One thing’s for sure in Clarksburg – we all love a great party! Our “Raise the Roof!” fundraiser was a smashing success. It was wonderful...

Photos from the Schoolhouse “Raising” on May 5, 2021

Thanks to Nancy Kirchhoff for taking these terrific photos at the Schoolhouse Raising. The community turned out to watch the raising and...

Schoolhouse “Raising” May 5, 2021

The Big Day to raise the Schoolhouse 13 feet in the air arrived on Wednesday, May 5. Phil Joy and his team from Phil Joy House Moving in...

The Big Move

November 19, 2019 saw the Schoolhouse rolling down South River Road, turning onto Netherlands and angling onto its permanent home beside...

Clarksburg Country Fair August 2019

Clarksburg residents and friends supported local organizations and enjoyed an afternoon of wonderful food, fellowship, and fun.

July 4, 2019 Clarksburg Parade

Friends of the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse and Oscar Villegas, County Supervisor, ride on the organization's float in the July 4th...

A New Home for the Schoolhouse

We are in the process of acquiring this lovely piece of property as the new home for the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse. It is a centrally...

Clarksburg Picnic

Friends of the 1883 Clarksburg School house held a 1920s style family picnic. Purpose? To raise funds for the relocation and renovation...

Party on David Lane

Generous local residents of David Lane opened their homes for touring, showcasing contemporary Clarksburg.

Fall Home Tour

In November of 2016, the Friends of the 1883 Clarksburg Schoolhouse organized a fundraising event to support the project. Five historic...

Field, Fork, and Cork Dinner

The Friends introduced our project to the community with an elegant outdoor event with fine dinners and desserts, wonderful wines, and...