The Glen Allen School started out in 1886 in the home of a teacher named Elizabeth Holladay.  As more students came, they moved into a one-room school house on Mountain Road that no longer exists.  In 1911, the two-story school featured in this video, was built for 1st - 7th grades.  Over the years, more rooms and classes were added onto the school.  In the 1930s the gymnasium and auditorium were built.  From 1942 - 1951 it was a high school, then it went back to being an elementary school from 1951 - 1978.  It closed in 1978, but was remodeled and reopened in 1999 as the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center.  Now you can attend art classes and workshops as well as enjoy plays and other performances here.  The new Glen Allen Elementary School is on part of the land that belonged to the Forest Lodge. (Trouble viewing the YouTube video? Try Vimeo or direct link).

Did you know that there is an elementary school in Henrico County named after Elizabeth Holladay? Trekker Dave teaches there, and his wife went there when she was a little girl!


This is a Google map of the Glen Allen School. Use the +/- button in the corner to zoom in or out!



This is a 360 view of the Glen Allen School. Click and drag to look around!


HC.2a The student will examine the influence of physical and cultural geography on Henrico County.

HC.2b The student will analyze, interpret, and demonstrate knowledge of significant historical events and ideas in Henrico County history.

HC.2e The student will demonstrate an understanding of the growth of Henrico County’s public school system.