# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Schoolhouse to Service: The History of the Drake School Building
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: From 1866 schoolhouse to a proud VFW home, discover the rich history of this landmark building in Wappingers Falls, NY.About this EventNEW DATE!  Built in 1866, a two-story brick schoolhouse once stood at the corner of School Street and Roy Avenue in the village of Wappingers Falls. Originally District School No. 1, it later became known the Drake School. Today, the historic building is home to Wappinger VFW Post 5913. As part of the Post’s 80th anniversary celebration, the Wappinger Historical Society and VFW Post 5913 present a program and discussion exploring the building’s rich history—from its origins as a schoolhouse to its present-day role as VFW Post Home. Discover the local history behind this landmark building.Guest speakers are WHS VP and VFW Post 5913 Auxiliary member Dani Masterson and Town of Wappinger Supervisor, Town Historian and WHS Trustee Joseph Cavaccini. The public is invited to attend this FREE event. Light refreshments will be served. Free parking available onsite.To help the Post get a better idea of attendance, please take a moment to RSVP your attendance. https://www.wappingershistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-events Thank you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wappingers-falls/from-schoolhouse-to-service-the-history-of-the-drake-school-building/100001984056831392
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wappingers Falls
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wappinger VFW Post 5913
- **lat**: 41.6023829
- **long**: -73.9199768
- **full address**: Wappinger VFW Post 5913, 8 School Street, Wappingers Falls, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is From Schoolhouse to Service: The History of the Drake School Building being held?
  - **A:** From Schoolhouse to Service: The History of the Drake School Building takes place on Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Wappinger VFW Post 5913, 8 School Street, Wappingers Falls, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing From Schoolhouse to Service: The History of the Drake School Building?
  - **A:** From Schoolhouse to Service: The History of the Drake School Building is organized by Wappingers Historical Society.

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