Missouri Historic Schools Alliance Videos
The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance is a network of history and one-room school enthusiasts, community development professionals and others that work to save and share the stories of historic schools in rural Missouri as well as the physical structures. These schools are an important part of Missouri's history because they tell stories about how people learned and lived in the past. Many of these schools were built over 100 years ago, and are special because of their unique designs and the memories they hold. Members of the alliance also recognize that these schools are an asset to rural communities and can play a role in growing heritage tourism in Missouri.
Why Old One-Room Schools Matter
Historic schools remind us of how kids used to learn. Some of these schools were one-room buildings where one teacher taught kids of all ages. These schools were often the center of the community, where people came together for events like town meetings or celebrations. Saving these schools helps us remember how communities worked together in the past. We also believe that the best preserved school buildings can have an ongoing impact on rural communities by providing a place to engage.
Educational Videos
The following videos were recorded as part of the alliance's preservation efforts.
Tour of Rural Schools in Greene County
One-Room Schools from the Past
Texas County Missouri: Tour of One-Room Schools
One-Room School at Missouri State
Wright County Missouri: Tour of One-Room Schools
Memories of One-Room School Experience in Springfield, Missouri
Historic Sycamore School in Lawrence County, Missouri
Tour of One-Room Schools in Ozark County, Missouri
Tour of One-Room Schools in Douglas County, Missouri
Best One-Room Schools in America
Liberty School Grand Opening and Dedication
Olive Hampton: One-Room School Memories
Lola Bell Underwood: One-Room School Memories
June Richter: One-Room School Memories
Bonita Pipkin: One-Room School Memories
Mary Sue Robertson: One-Room School Memories
Virginia Snyder: Little One Room Schoolhouse Song
Virginia Snyder: Grandma's Apron
What the Alliance Does
The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance provides education and training to its members on topics related to heritage preservation and tourism, community development and neighbor engagement. Members of the alliance work hard to preserve and maintain historic school buildings in rural Missouri. This alliance can provide advice, support and camaraderie. The alliance also provides resources to help care for or restore old rural school buildings so they do not fall apart. The ultimate goal is to turn more historical rural schools into places everyone can use, like museums or community centers.
Why It’s Important
Old schools are more than just buildings—they are part of Missouri’s story. When we save these schools, we keep the memories of the past alive and show respect for the people who came before us. The Missouri Historic Schools Alliance helps make sure these schools are not forgotten.
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