YOU ARE INVITED TO: The 23rd Annual Iowa Country School Preservation Conference Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, 2023 The Sawmill Museum 2231 Grant Street Clinton IA 52732 Friday promises a line-up of country school presentations on the history, preservation, and programming in our remaining country schools. Saturday you will enjoy a coach tour to historical sites and schoolhouses in and around Clinton, IA. Meet schoolhouse enthusiasts from around the country!
You will also be treated to the premiere of the Fourth Wall Films documentary: "Resurrecting Forest Grove School at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meet the Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle. For complete information, daily schedule, tour itinerary, and on-line registration, click on the link below. Please note the hotel recommendation has been changed as The Hampton Inn does not offer conference rates: Contact Super 8 by Wyndham, 1711 Lincoln Way., Clinton. IA. Phone number 563-231-2601. Mention your attendance at the conference for a more reasonable rate.
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Anne Davis
10/2/2023 03:44:19 pm
This was a great conference. Saw lots of great museums, and heard lots of new information. The tour of the school house at Forest Grove was fabulous. Bill Sherman was a great resource. Thank you!
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The story of what went on inside that eminently successful country school is an important part of Americana. It should be preserved along with a few remaining buildings wherein the great cultural pageant took place." ARCHIVES
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