COME INSIDE AND JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND IMPACT OF THE COUNTRY SCHOOLHOUSE IN AMERICA

COUNTRY SCHOOLHOUSE CONFERENCE:
PRESERVATION, INTERPRETATION AND RECOLLECTIONS OF THE ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE EXPERIENCE
JUNE 20-22, 2005
Hosted by:
Union College Educational Studies Unit
Union College
Barbourville, Kentucky

The objective of this conference is to empower those interested and involved with the preservation of country schools, the interpretation of the people and places involved, and recollections from those who taught and attended. The conference will involve workshops, panel discussions, paper and research presentations, and displays on a wide variety of topics related to country schoolhouses and their legacy. Scholars, educators, historians, museum professionals, and volunteers from diverse locations and backgrounds will share programs, research, and ideas.

A copy of the conference schedule is attached, and registrations will be accepted until June 1, 2005. Details and information about the conference and registration are provided below, and are available by phone, mail, or on the conference website. Please help us spread the word about this important event by sharing this information with colleagues, students, friends, and others. We look forward to seeing you in June.