Concord Independent School District, 1848-1911; Concord School No. 6, 1911-1953
The historical Concord Schoolhouse is an authentically restored “learning-living” school museum located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. In 1848, local families of the surrounding area built this independent school to educate their children. Today, this school museum exemplifies early rural American education, while it offers visitors the feeling of being in an actual one-room school. In addition, sample documentation of over 160 years of local history, including accounts of teachers, facts and student memories, can be found under history.
The Concord School was completely restored through the efforts of Mrs. E.C. Ent. Mrs. Ent elected to privately restore this school upon purchasing the farm in which the building resides. The restoration has taken several years and many local craftsmen and family members to return the school into its original condition. The story of the Concord school restoration can be reviewed here.
Mrs. Ent's daughter, Dr. Veronica Ent, opens the school to private groups and organizations. To arrange a visit back in time to early common schools era, contact the Concord School Information and Tour Coordinator, Ms. Jan Bunch at 724-708-9800 (call or text). For information about visiting and outside speaking arrangements, please see programs.
The Concord School was completely restored through the efforts of Mrs. E.C. Ent. Mrs. Ent elected to privately restore this school upon purchasing the farm in which the building resides. The restoration has taken several years and many local craftsmen and family members to return the school into its original condition. The story of the Concord school restoration can be reviewed here.
Mrs. Ent's daughter, Dr. Veronica Ent, opens the school to private groups and organizations. To arrange a visit back in time to early common schools era, contact the Concord School Information and Tour Coordinator, Ms. Jan Bunch at 724-708-9800 (call or text). For information about visiting and outside speaking arrangements, please see programs.