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Cub Scout Pack 156 is a member of the Aquila District (Connecticut Yankee Council) and is chartered by the historic Plumtrees School Association in Bethel, CT.
We are grateful for the ongoing support and collaboration with the Plumtrees School Association, which plays a vital role in the success and growth of Pack 156.
Historical Overview
Historical Overview
Established in 1867: Constructed on land donated by Eliza Benedict, the one-room schoolhouse served the Plumtrees District, one of Bethel's five school districts at the time.
Architectural Features: In 1881, a cupola and bell were added to the building.
Educational Role: The school accommodated grades one through eight in a single room, with teachers often arriving early to start a fire in the wood-burning stove.
Modernization Efforts: In 1957, the school underwent renovations, introducing electricity and indoor plumbing for the first time.
Closure: After its closure in 1970, the building served as a children's health care clinic operated by the Visiting Nurse Association.
Preservation Initiatives: The Plumtrees School Association, formed in 1939, played a pivotal role in maintaining the school. In 2007, the school was placed on the State of Connecticut Registry of Historic Places.
Noteworthy Facts
Noteworthy Facts
Last Operating One-Room Schoolhouse: At its closing in 1970, Plumtrees School was recognized as the last operating one-room schoolhouse in America.
Anna H. Rockwell's Legacy: A dedicated teacher, Anna H. Rockwell, taught at Plumtrees School for 43 years. In honor of her service, a new school in the Educational Park was named after her.
Unique Name Origin: The name "Plumtrees" dates back to before Bethel was made a separate Congregational parish of Danbury in 1759. It has always possessed its unconventional form, never being spelled "Plumb Trees."
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