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The Republican Schoolhouse, also known as Little White Schoolhouse or Birthplace of the Republican Party, is a historic former one-room schoolhouse now located at 1074 West Fond Du Lac Street in Ripon, Wisconsin. Built in 1853, it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its role in the 1854 founding of the Republican Party.
LOCAL HISTORY. The Little White Schoolhouse known as the birthplace of the Republican Party. The Little White School House. What we know as the Little White Schoolhouse was built in 1853 as Ripon’s first public school. In 1854, several men came together in this schoolhouse because they did not want slavery extended into the western territories.
LOCAL HISTORY. The Little White Schoolhouse, visited by many politicians over decades. The Republican Party. There were two meetings held in Ripon which led to the naming of the Republican Party. The first held at the Congregational Church on February 28, 1854 included women.
Apr 17, 2023 · RIPON, Wis. (WBAY) - Ripon’s “Little White School House,” recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party, now has new home. The old site now has new ownership, so...
LWSH Shop. Donate. Contact. Schedule a Tour. ×. We welcome thousands each year into a one room school in Ripon, Wisconsin to teach why a new political party was created. Come learn why! Closed Until May 2023: History. Home. We are Social. Location. 1074 W Fond Du Lac Street, Ripon, Wisconsin. 920-658-5974. birthplace@ripon-wi.com. Looking for…
Apr 20, 2023 · Ripon's “Little White School House,” recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party, now has new home. Below is a statement from Mandy Kimes, Chamber Executive Director:...
In the Little White Schoolhouse meeting on March 20, Alvan Bovay spoke to the effect that the new party should, and in all probability would, be assigned the name Republican, but he advised against naming it at that time. A committee was formed consisting of Alvan Bovay, Amos Loper, Abram Thomas, Jehdeiah Bowen, and Jacob Woodruff.
