The area in and around Poolesville was known as "Sugarland Hundred" in 1776. John Poole, Sr. and his brother Joseph Poole, Sr. came to the area in 1760 and obtained large parcels of land. Poolesville is home to the Seneca Schoolhouse Museum and numerous parks.
The John Poole House was the first building built in what is now the Town of Poolesville. The original one-room log store contains articles sold during the 1793-1820 period when it was in operation. Museum items include leaf tobacco, sheepskins, leather hides, slabs of bacon, tools and hand spun yarns.
The room behind the store was the kitchen/living area for the storekeeper and his family. It has been restored to include original fabrics, paint and furniture.
Seneca Schoolhouse in Poolesville is a one-room sandstone schoolhouse that has been restored and fully furnished to appear as it did in 1865. Upton Darby, a miller at Seneca, raised subscriptions among his neighbors to build the school.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Tips: School groups may attend during the week, there is a cost for this field trip.
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