One of three Gothic Revival schools built in 1860 by architect Shelden Smith, Capitol Hill School still survives on land adjacent to the area intended as the site for Michigan's state capitol.

This two-room schoolhouse served the city for 101 years and is now used as a museum for children of all ages.

The Marshall Historical Society encourages area students and teachers to visit the school. Students and teachers can step back into a  nineteenth century schoolroom! Students discover a little bit about the 19th century school day. They learn about  dress, manners or deportment, lunch, games and lessons. Today's students learn that not only education was different but so were clothing, recess and lunch!

For more information about spending a day at Capitol Hill School, contact the Marshall Historical Society Museum Director.

In 1972, Capitol Hill School was listed on the National Register of Historic places and is also listed on the Historical American Building.