The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy.

Mary Nolt, the historical society's secretary, will review the research she did for friends who bought an old schoolhouse in East Donegal Township, known as the Rock Point Road School. She began with old deeds and worked backward to verify the building's purpose and location.

Nolt will also present a brief history of the common school movement in Lancaster County and the beginnings of education at the Rock Point Road School, including subjects taught, class trips in the winter, spelling bees, and illnesses that affected the children. Additionally, she will discuss the origins of Lancaster County schoolhouses in a broader context, relating how a sense of community developed during the years the schools operated.

Refreshments and tours of the museum will be available following the program. The meeting is free and open to the public, and donations will be accepted.

The historical society's building is open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to explore exhibits featuring Mount Joy memorabilia and local history. For more information about the society, visit http://www.mountjoyhistory.com or follow the society on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming programs and updates.