Cataumet Schoolhouse
An 1894 schoolhouse brought back to life by a village
Children's Holiday Activity
Saturday, December 2
From 1pm to 3pm
Creating Gingerbread Houses at the Cataumet Schoolhouse
A Christmas in Old Bourne Village 2023 Event
Each child will have the opportunity to build and decorate a small house. There is no charge. We do ask that each child be accompanied by an adult.
2023 Antique Auto Show & Picnic
The 2023 Annual Antique Auto Show and Picnic was held on Saturday, September 9 from noon to 4pm at the Schoolhouse.
Refreshments, including lobster rolls, were available.
Visitors listened to 1920's Jazz Vintage Recordings and had tours of the historic Schoolhouse. Learn more:
Refreshments, including lobster rolls, were available.
Visitors listened to 1920's Jazz Vintage Recordings and had tours of the historic Schoolhouse. Learn more:
2023 August Talks
August 8: Bill Prodouz on Striped Bass Fishing in the Cape Cod Canal
August 15: Prof. Doug Okun on A Brief History of Architecture as it relates to Art, Food & Culture
August 22: Melissa Ferretti on Herring Pond Wampanoag History & Culture
August 29: Sheryl Faye on Amelia Earhart.
Cookies & Lemonade Served.
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Matching Grant Program
Thanks to an extraordinarily generous donor, we now fund Bourne teacher grants and student scholarships. This enables the Schoohouse to be as relevant in the 21st century as it was in the 19th and 20th centuries. We appreciate the support of our community in this endeavor.
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Welcome!
Our historic 1894 Schoolhouse on Cape Cod is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our mission is to preserve and to promote the Schoolhouse for educational, cultural and recreational activities available to the community and the general public.
Third Grade Visits
Dong...Dong...Dong... The old school bell rings as each third grader takes a turn pulling the rope before exiting the Schoolhouse. Once outdoors, this class will have the opportunity to learn more about what students did during recess 100 years ago!
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2023 Science at the Schoolhouse
Kids Come and Explore!
Sundays from 2pm to 3:30pm
May 7: Electricity & Magnetism
May 14: Optics
May 21: Forces
Fun experiments for kids and their parents/guardians.
Best for children 7 to 13, but all kids are welcome. Free.
Fun experiments for kids and their parents/guardians.
Best for children 7 to 13, but all kids are welcome. Free.
National Register of Historic Places
One hundred and twenty-five years after it was built and twenty years after the Cataumet Schoolhouse Preservation Group was established, the Cataumet Schoolhouse was finally listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Massachusetts Register of Historic Places on August 15, 2019. We are grateful to all the people who have contributed over many years to this achievement. Thank you!