“By the Warmth of the Woodstove: The Story of Washburn Area One-Room Schools” – Tony Woiak Winter History Festival Presented By Washburn Heritage Association

Beginning in the 1880s, the Washburn area became home to hundreds of people within a few decades. Looking for land to farm and opportunities to make a living, these
immigrants hoped for a bright future for their families. Local government was mandated to provide schools for their children. Limited means of transportation in those times led to the establishment of numerous one-room schools located near the children that they served. Come hear the stories and see photos of these rural
neighborhoods, their ethnic traditions, and their school houses where grades 1-8 learned to read, write, play, and work together under the guidance of dedicated teachers. 

Speaker: Sheree Peterson