Visitors can step back in time to attend school from 1893.

The Lehigh County Historical Society, which owns and operates the Claussville One-Room Schoolhouse in Lowhill Township, will convene old-time school on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with reservations required.

The announcement was made by Jim Higgins, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Society.

When the Claussville Schoolhouse opened in 1893, Grover Cleveland was president of the United States, the great Columbian Exhibition World’s Fair opened in Chicago, Illinois, and there were only 44 states in the Union. Claussville’s new brick one-room schoolhouse was built in the most up-to-date style, replacing the old frame building that had served local children for over a generation.

A huge blackboard made of local slate spanned the front wall, and desks made of wood and iron were anchored to the wooden floor.

During the event, the public can step back more than 100 years to that old-time classroom in the perfectly preserved schoolhouse. Visitors can enjoy period lessons and games and even try their skill at a spelling bee. Discover education as rural children experienced it a century ago.

The historic Claussville One-Room Schoolhouse is located at 2917 Route 100 in Lowhill Township.

Tours will be available at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. There is an admission fee for everyone over age 3.

Advance Registration is required, and space is limited. Call 610-435-1074, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to reserve your time. The site is owned, preserved, and operated by the Lehigh County Historical Society.

For more information, visit www.lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org or follow the society on Facebook.