Erie Yesterday
Hornby School Restoration Society

150 year old authentic one-room schoolhouse

10000 Station Rd., North East, PA
About

Experience first-hand attending school more than 100 years ago. Try working the water pump or writing in Spencerian script on the original slateboards.

Features
  • Cast iron stove
  • Authentic water jug
  • Hand-cranked phonograph
  • Church-type bell
  • 19th century toys and games
Things to Do
  • Ring a bell
  • Read real 19th century schoolbooks
  • Win a spelling bee
  • Examine our Victorian succulent garden
  • Find a butterfly in our butterfly garden
  • Search our 120+ page unabridged dictionary
Plan Your Visit
  • Free parking
  • Free admission
  • Talking mannikins
  • Functioning outhouse
  • School related artifacts