Join the Friends of Allensworth and the California Department of Parks and Recreation as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Allensworth schoolhouse. The two room school was built with funds from a $14,950 bond issued by the town residents. The school taught kindergarten through eighth grade and averaged thirty students per year. There were two teachers, one paid by the state and one paid from an education tax that the residents imposed on themselves.
The new school promptly became the nucleus of the community life. Community groups like the Women’s Improvement Association and the Allensworth Board of Trade met at the school. During the holidays the community came together at the school for special events. The school also served as the polling place during elections and doubled as the town’s courthouse.
We are commemorating the school’s 100th anniversary with a renaissance literary festival. The day’s entertainment will include one act plays and professional storytellers. Authors will be on hand to autograph and discuss their books. As always our friendly docents will be there to greet you at the park’s historic homes and businesses.
For more information contact Friends of Allensworth President Thomas Stratton at (530) 949-2168 or tomten@pacbell.net
What: Allensworth Renaissance Literary Festival
When: Saturday, February 25th
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Cost: $8.00 per car
Stephen Hill, Sr.
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