Fairmount Academy Historical Association

10/22/2026

Please send us a message of you plan to attend the Clean Up day so we can get a head count

October 24th from 8am until Noon.

Look forward to having everyone.

Community Service Hours will be given to those in need of hours

10/18/2026

Here is a nice flashback photo taken in front of the Fairmount Academy in 1980 during the Festival! 🏫

I recognize some of the people. The seated gentleman with the white hair is John Fitzgerald who grew up at Schoolridge Farm and attended the Fairmount Academy.

The lady on the far right is Annie (Nancy) Loockerman Curtis Ruark.
Annie grew up at Cedar Point farm and attended the Fairmount Academy. She also taught at the Fairmount Academy around WWl time frame.

Who are the others?

10/15/2026

Our homeowners & volunteers are already getting ready! Save the Date for the Holiday Historic House Tour - December 5, 2026. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1st!

09/24/2026

Happy ! Today, we are celebrating a huge milestone!

Here is what your generosity just did for the Fairmount Academy:

• Annual Operating Budget: $5,047

• Total Raised: $5,755

• Status: 114% Funded 🎉

Because our amazing community and local businesses stepped up, our core expenses are covered for the year! This leaves us with a $708 surplus that is goes directly to our inside and outside beautification project! 🖌️🛠️🪚🌸

Here is our next challenge: $708 is an amazing start, but we need to raise a lot more to restore these beautiful buildings. 🏫

Will you help us keep the momentum going? 🚀

There are lots of ways to donate! Through our easy scan code (see below) by check or cash.
Our mailing address is:
Fairmount Academy Historical Society
P.O. Box 163, Upper Fairmount, Md. 21867

Another way to help is volunteering! We have a on site work day coming up on October 24th. Stay tuned for details.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Historic Fairmount Academy 🔨📚🍎

Today, we honor all of the workers- past and present - who built our community.

Thank you for everything you do!

09/04/2026

08/23/2026

Asking the community:

What are some fundraiser opportunities that you like to participate in?

We have a very small hands on committe and need to make a dent in the renovation cost so fundraising is a necessity but help is limited.

Raffles, giveaways, bake sale, yard sale, etc.

Be specific. Helps us out!

08/15/2026

08/12/2026

Come on out!

At this clean up day we will be giving the ol' girl a deep clean and shine AND hopefully setting up a little bit for our Christmas Event (to be announced) 👀👀!

Students needing community service hours in grades 6 & up are welcome (if your sports teams need community service or want to help out a local non-profit bring them on out!) , paperwork will be provided that day for hour credit for each student/person.

Please message us so we can plan ahead as light lunch will be provided! We thank you in advance 🙏 😊!

06/07/2026

I thought I would post some pictures of Academy Grove down through the years. Some dates I will have to guess at.