The Howland Chapel School, built in 1867 near Heathsville, Virginia, is a significant Reconstruction-era schoolhouse designed to educate African-American children, particularly the children of former slaves. This one-story frame structure, funded by New York philanthropist Emily Howland, showcases distinctive board-and-batten siding and bargeboards with dentil soffits, reflecting its historical craftsmanship.
In use as a school until 1958, the building now serves as a museum, community center, and adult-education facility, preserving its legacy as a testament to African-American education and resilience. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
