Monday, April 12, 2010

The 1881 School House



Grant's class took a field trip to the 1881 School House. The kids spent the morning as students from the late 1800's. That was definitely an experience. Hopefully, the kids now appreciate their education a bit more. In the afternoon the kids spent some time on Grandma and Grandpa's farm doing chores. Grant was so excited about doing "chores." I tried to explain that he had a full day of chores on Sunday, and I didn't see any of that enthusiasm. I got to run the General Store and help kids weigh out 1 lb of nails and 1 lb of beans. And I learned why they are called 10 penny nails.......because it used to cost 10 pennies for a pound of nails. And the antiques they had were amazing. My grandma would be so proud of all the ones I recognized.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Boy do I feel old...I remember in Pepin. Wis ..my second grade class had desks almost like those...only our tops slanted and openned and closed....had the seats in the front and also Gma. Seyfers kitchen had a huge stove and sink like that in the kit...used Uncle Robert, GMa Seyfer and GG Grandparents out house...And The post office still in Pepin people can get there mail out of the boxs...Grandma ' s number was P>O> Box 52....and her phone number had that many number...(2 digits).GmGrandma said, "what she like the best was the phone" could speak with the loved ones she left in KY. and others in the world..cost a lot..Dad's Father Martin never again got to see or hear his parents voice when he came from Ireland. love MA...see you all soon.

May 14, 2010 at 8:03 PM

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