Replica of schoolhouse is on display at the Republican National Convention. Here's why
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Inside the perimeter of the Republican National convention stands *** little white schoolhouse. This is *** replica of the original place where the GOP was created in 1854. The actual schoolhouse is located just about 90 minutes from Milwaukee. This replica was built by local high school students to show the state's history to people. Coming to the convention. We find that this story speaks to everyone, whether they're really involved in politics or not at all. It's really *** story of the underdog.
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Replica of schoolhouse is on display at the Republican National Convention. Here's why
A replica representing a unique piece of political history is on display at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.Wisconsin's Little White Schoolhouse, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, will be represented at the convention by a replica crafted by Ripon High School students.The original schoolhouse, located in Ripon just an hour and a half from Milwaukee, is where citizens gathered in 1854 to create a new political movement. It stands as a living monument to Ripon's significant role in American history, marking its foundation 170 years ago.Video above: Inside Ripon's Little White Schoolhouse: The origins of the Republican Party "We are so excited to have a way to showcase the incredible history that took place here in Ripon 170 years ago," said Mandy Kimes, executive director of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. "This is Ripon's unique history and contribution to the development of our nation."
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A replica representing a unique piece of political history is on display at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin's Little White Schoolhouse, known as the birthplace of the Republican Party, will be represented at the convention by a replica crafted by Ripon High School students.
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The original schoolhouse, located in Ripon just an hour and a half from Milwaukee, is where citizens gathered in 1854 to create a new political movement. It stands as a living monument to Ripon's significant role in American history, marking its foundation 170 years ago.
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Video above: Inside Ripon's Little White Schoolhouse: The origins of the Republican Party
"We are so excited to have a way to showcase the incredible history that took place here in Ripon 170 years ago," said Mandy Kimes, executive director of the Ripon Chamber of Commerce. "This is Ripon's unique history and contribution to the development of our nation."
