Our Location

Welcome to the Jesse Clark Homestead

The Montessori Schoolhouse marked its 25th anniversary in 2014 by moving into its permanent home, a 1768 homestead in West Keene. Surrounded by the natural beauty of ponds, meadows, and woodland, our own property is approximately 1.7 acres.

Historic Details

The Jesse Clark Homestead, a former tavern, is one of the historic houses in Keene. Many old period features remain, including an upstairs ballroom with a spring floor, arched ceiling, two fireplaces, “Indian shutters,” and built-in benches. The ballroom is now home to one of our preschool classrooms and all classrooms have fireplaces.

Gross Motor Play Year Round

Our large, Southeast-facing indoor porch warms up, even on cold, snowy January days. This spacious porch allows for gross motor play even when frozen temperatures prohibit outdoor time.