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category : Historic Schoolhouses
Rose Hill School The Rose Hill School is a furnished one-room country school built in 1895. In schools like this one, students received their eduction from the first through the eighth grade. Rose Hill School was moved to the museum grounds in 1971.

Today the museum offers a living history program to fourth grade children throughout Oklahoma. "A Day at Rose Hill School provides an introduction into lifestyles, education and environment of early Oklahoma. During their day at Rose Hill School, the children participate in a 1910 curriculum led by a costumed schoolmarm. The school day includes lessons from McGuffey's Reader, penmanship, orthography, geography, chores and period games.


Admission: Admission is Free
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and State Holidays
Address: 2617 West Fir, East of I-35
Phone: 580-336-2405
Our Email: csmuseum@perryisp.net
Our Website:www.cherokee-strip-museum.org

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