Oak Glen School House Museum

About a dozen years ago friends introduced us to Oak Glen for the first time. Despite living in the Southland for several decades, neither Dear Hubby or I knew anything about apple farming near Yucaipa. I wasn't into Yelping then, either. Such a great way to find out about new venues!Once we finally went, we were there on a weekend when the school house museum was open. In between apple tasting, general sightseeing and discovery, browsing in shops, and all those fun activities, we took a quiet respite and visited the stately stone building and its surrounding grounds.Inside, the displays of period learning materials, old maps and books, and other remnants of bygone days is really well done. The docents are very helpful, and especially encouraging to kids when they see what school used to be like long before their time.We've been lucky enough to visit the interior several times during our visits to Oak Glen over the past decade. The last time we went in late September, though it was a Sunday during their open hours, the doors were locked. There was a sign at the entrance about being closed during rain or snow days. A total of about five raindrops had fallen then afternoon, but maybe the threat of rain kept them from opening.Our Sweet Granddaughter had a great time on their playground area. That gave DH and I a chance to take turns watching / helping her, and also just relaxing in the quiet environment under the old oak trees. They encourage acorn gathering (free!) around the property. Parking is free. Clean restrooms with running water were open - great for washing hands after playing.We like to get out to Oak Glen about every two to three years, so maybe next time the school house will be open for a return visit to the interior.

We came here on a weekday and it was closed. However their park and grounds are left open so we spent a lovely morning at their park, there's a mini trail and an elliptical machine! The restrooms were locked but there were porta potties available. There was a table and bench for us to have a little picnic. And a little free library where we read a few kids books during our picnic before returning them. You can walk around the school and the grounds are beautiful/peaceful. The parking lot is free to use and would be a great location on a snow day!

Oak Glen School House Museum is only open as to the museum on weekends and with Covid, you should call ahead and see if they will be open on the weekend you want. You can, however walk right onto the little school house property anytime you want.It is a beautiful old stone building and through the windows you can see the classroom all set up like is was in the 1920s. I believe it closed in 1929 and open in the late 1800s.They have a nice play yard for kids and there are places to take a walk. There are beautiful oak trees and a climbing rock. We went because we had the time, if you are a tight schedule skip this unless you really want to see an old school.

Why are the bathrooms always closed during business hours?Friday 2:30 pmNo toilet paper in out house

We didn't get to go inside the schoolhouse but our visit was still worthwhile with the wonderful playground in the back of the property.

Awesome piece of Oak Glen/Yucaipa history. This school was opened in 1927, but houses items from the 1880s that were used in the portable classroom that travelled around Oak Glen to service the community's children. These students were almost entirely made up of apple-growers children. I grew up in Yucaipa (Wildwood Canyon area), and on many weekend afternoons my dad would take me up here. This place has many fond childhood memories for me. The schoolhouse itself is small, but offers a great glimpse back into time. It is located in a wooded area with great opportunities for bird-watching, wildlife viewing, and hiking. There are also some picnic tables, and playground equipment. This is a gorgeous spot to visit in the winter months when there is snow, or in the fall for the time when the leaves change colors. The schoolhouse is open in the middle of the day on weekends, but otherwise you need ot phone in to set an appointment. The last time I was there, it was free. I hope this museum can continue to run, and it would be nice to see them put more of an effort into the local history of the area. The information in the museum is actually rather sparse, but then again I am used to working with huge archives, so I might be biased. It would be cool if they could pull old city records and recreate the community with those members, and incorporate this into the museum's history, showing how each member played a role to the community that this schoolhouse was the heart to.

I love anything that is history related. I have always been fascinated with Little House on the Prairie. This school was like the classroom in that series. You can feel how simple things were back them. The curator/staff lady was wonderful and told us about the school.Here are some of the features the class had:Black chalkboardsThe small old traditional wooden desks for all grades.Original curriculum and reading books of that time periodOriginal Crayola crayonsWood burning heaterThey do ask for donations, and it is really worth a few dollars for that experience. As a teacher, this place would make for a great field trip.

Lots of grass and shade... great place for a picnic and some NS.