History of Rural Schools
August 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
What was a rural schoolhouse like in the early years of Rice County? Who built the schools, and why? And do one-room schoolhouses still exist in Minnesota today?
Answer these questions and more with the Rice County Historical Society and the 3R Landmark Corporation on August 20th! Join us for a talk on the history of rural schools in Rice County and Minnesota. Learn about the history of Rice County rural schools and one-room schoolhouses, share your memories, and explore the historic 3R Landmark School in Lonsdale.
This talk takes place at the 3R Landmark School (405 3rd Avenue SW, Lonsdale) at 6pm on August 20th and is part of RCHS’s Thursday Night Speaker Series.
Free for RCHS Members, $5 for non-members. Call 507-332-2121 to RSVP