Join us for a special First Friday Public Program presented by the Pioneer Museum as we take a deep dive into the history of our Gillespie County Country Schools. Time: 1:18:59 ← Back to YouTube Videos

A brief overview of the importance of country schools in the history of public education. It also highlights what civic groups across the country are doing to save some of the remaining schools as museums and community centers. The restoration and reservation efforts are amazing! Time: 30:17 ← Back to

The descendants of Black settlers renovate their historic church with the help of the community in Fredericksburg, Texas. Time: 20:17 ← Back to YouTube Videos

The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools are former students of the closed schools and community members interested in preserving the schools’ traditions, community clubs, and Gillespie County’s history for future generations. Time: 9:33 ← Back to YouTube Videos

Dr. Lindley explains upgrades for this location and thanks LCRA for the funds to repair this site. Time: 2:38 ← Back to YouTube Videos

What is the Country School Association of America? This is a short pictorial essay to highlight the need to preserve our nation’s one-room schools and the CSAA’s role in that effort. Time: 5:41 ← Back to YouTube Videos