The one-room schoolhouse served the community of Guilford Center for more than 150 years. Eventually, there were 14 school districts in the town, each with its own schoolhouse. Many are still standing, although most are in private hands. More information is available at the Museum.
The school is open by appointment and on special occasions. In 2012 scenes for a feature-length film, Northern Borders was filmed there by Jay Craven, professional filmmaker, and his film students from Marlboro College.
Formerly the building was the home of the Universalist congregation in Guilford, but in 1977 it was given to the Guilford Historical Society. Located on Guilford Center Road, it is across the road from the former Town Hall, now housing the Museum of the Guilford Historical Society.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was constructed in 1837, using some of the materials from the original Old White Meeting House built on a hill above the present location. Although it has been modernized to the extent of electricity and a heating system, otherwise it remains much as it was when it was built. A history of the building in brochure form can be obtained at the Museum. The Meeting House is currently closed due to repairs and can safely open to the public when repairs are completed.
The Meeting House normally can be rented for weddings, concerts, and other appropriate events for a nominal fee, at the time it is fully repaired.
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