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Open House Details:

Sat., October 25, 2025 - Byfield, MA

Open House
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA, 01922, USA
8:30am (EDT) - 12:00pm (EDT)

RSVP needed: Yes - Register and get more information
Further information: (978) 499-3120, admission@govsacademy.org

Save the date for our annual Fall Open House on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-Walk our beautiful 456-acre campus just 33 miles from Boston-Meet our faculty and learn about a placed-based, college-preparatory education-Find out what it is like to live and learn in a vibrant boarding school community-Chat with coaches, performing arts directors, and afternoon program leaders-Tour our newest academic building, the Alfond Coastal Research Center

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