RURAL SCHOOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

CANTON, SD

The Rural School Historical Society Inc (RSHS) is a non-profit organization located in Canton, South Dakota. Founded in 1992, the society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of rural schools in the state of South Dakota. The organization is run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving and sharing the stories of the rural schoolhouses that were once a cornerstone of education in the state.

The RSHS operates the Canton Rural School Museum, which is housed in a restored one-room schoolhouse built in 1886. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that showcase the history of rural schools in South Dakota, including antique desks, books, and other educational materials.

In addition to preserving the physical artifacts of rural schools, the RSHS also collects oral histories from former students and teachers. The organization hosts events and workshops to educate the public about rural schools and their importance in South Dakota's history.

The RSHS is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in South Dakota, and their efforts to preserve and share the stories of rural schools will ensure that their legacy lives on for generations to come.

RURAL SCHOOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a History Museum in CANTON SD. US MID #8404600125

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 6053623974

RURAL SCHOOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 151
CANTON
SD
57013-0151

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