GMPA's Happenings:

In light of the promising Covid news in Vermont, The Green Mountain Perkins Academy is moving ahead with a full summer program--with events for the outdoors and in, as well as our usual Saturday visiting hours beginning July 3rd, 2-5 pm.  Please check our Events link and mark your calendars now!

This year we are very excited about a new project: we're applying to the Vermont Division of Historical Preservation for a new marker to be located in front of the Academy--the first marker in South Woodstock!  We're planning a two-sided sign that gives a brief history of the Academy (see the images below).  We've included a couple of Cottles, a Wood and a Perkins.  We wish there was room to include more of the illustrious forebears of the village, but space won't allow.  We hope that the marker will bring attention to the Academy and the village, increase attendance at our events, and even bring us a few new members.                                 

            

It should be noted that during Covid restrictions for isolation, we have not been idle in housekeeping.  Window repair and replacement has been completed with all the windows on the south and left sides and six windows on the front side; work on the foundation of the building has been completed, and we had Board volunteers repaint the steps and ramp at the front of the building.  We are receiving funds from our recent Annual Appeal letter, and are very grateful to all who have contributed to the window project.  You can still buy a window for $1000 and memorialize it with an engraved plate.  However you wish to preserve this wonderful community resource, we hope you will become a member or renew your membership.  And, obviously, we hope you will join in our activities and events as the situation permits.  All stay safe and well.

Visit The Academy

We are open every Saturday afternoon from 2 - 5 pm throughout the summer, and by appointment.

Our Location

We are located at 32 Academy Circle
in the village of South Woodstock.

Our mailing address is Post Office Box 143, South Woodstock, VT 05071.

Living History

Preserved as an historic example of mid-19th century education, the Green Mountain Perkins Academy reflects the life and times of a community and its school more than 100 years ago.

The schoolroom where so many students learned so much.

GMPA's Book of Historic Photos

The Rural Landscape Revealed

"The Rural Landscape Revealed"
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Welcome to the Green Mountain Perkins Academy

The GMPA's Mission

The mission of the Green Mountain Perkins Academy and Historical Association is to educate by preserving the Academy building, artifacts, personal papers, and records pertaining to the Academy, students and the South Woodstock area, for researchers, tour guides, and the general public.

The Academy Now

The three-story Green Mountain Perkins Academy building, in original condition, serves as a repository and archival center for material related to the Academy and to 19th-century community activities in South Woodstock, Vermont.

The families of many of the Academy students or faculty are still represented in our local community of South Woodstock. Through their interest, the Historical Association was formed in 1956 to restore the interior of the building, preserve its historic contents, and add much additional material directly relating to the Academy and to the life and times of the community.

The handsome Academy building, frequently used for community activities over the years, has never been used for any other purpose. It remains a unique example of a successful effort to offer boys and girls an educational opportunity beyond primary and grade school levels before the development of public schools.

Visiting the Academy

The Academy is open during July and August on Saturday afternoons from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The first floor is accessible to the disabled. Visits at other times can usually be arranged by telephoning (802) 457-3779, or by email.

Visitors customarily make a small donation toward the maintenance and preservation of the Academy, but no admission is charged.

Please visit our Events page for more information!