Old North Grove School Fun Fair Sat-Sun, June 25-26

Old North Grove School Fun Fair

Saturday, June 25, 11am to 4pm

Sunday, June 26, 1pm to 4pm

At its annual meeting on January 2, 1878, Salem Lutheran Church (originally named Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Samuel Church) voted to build a schoolhouse outside of Sycamore in the north grove. The cost was not to exceed $200. The building was to be used as both a parochial and Sunday school. Thus began a relationship between the little schoolhouse on Brickville Road and Salem Lutheran Church that has lasted for 133 years.

Each year the "Old" North Grove School Association holds an Open House the last weekend in June and invites Salem members to join them. Last year Salem's puppets visited the open house and recounted some of the history of the school. On Sunday Ron and Carla led everyone in a hymn sing. Salem members also donated baked goods that were sold on both days of the open house. The "Old" North Grove School Association is hoping that Salem members will again be willing to donate baked goods for the event. A signup sheet will be available in the Welcome Center.

The Association is also extending a special invitation to all Salem members. The theme this year is "Old North Grove School Fun Fair."

Come enjoy the following activities: tours of the school, folk music in the schoolyard, souvenirs, old-time games, cakewalks, raffles, and more! Lunch is available on Saturday, and root beer floats will be available on Sunday. We hope you'll come visit and experience not only a bit of the history of Salem, but also the history of Sycamore and of education in rural America.