This event took place in 2023 and made for a fun & educational road trip! We’re leaving the materials in place for those who missed it but would like to see the old schoolhouses that remain in our county.

The Prize Winners:
1st Prize: Darlene Behlman
2nd Prize: Alan and Jan Finke
3rd Prize: Nancy & Heather Erickson

Discover the Rich History of Callaway County's Rural and Historical Schoolhouses

Join us on an exciting journey of our beloved Callaway County rural and historical schoolhouses. It's a chance to step back in time, pay a visit, and capture a moment with a selfie at some of the remaining iconic buildings or sites. As we prepare for the much-anticipated release of KCHS's latest book, Callaway Chalkboards: Remembering Callaway County’s Rural Schoolhouses, we invite you to embark on an exciting Scavenger Hunt!

Scavenger Hunt Instructions:

  • Obtain Your Packet: Pick up a Scavenger Hunt packet at one of the KCHS locations or download here.

  • Explore the Schoolhouses: Visit one, a few, or all of the ten official rural schoolhouses selected. The packet provides you with directions and brief histories of each site, allowing you to gain insights into their educational legacy.

  • Capture the Moment: Take a photo of yourself or your team as instructed in the packet at each site.

  • Submit Your Selfies:

    • Facebook: Upload your photo(s) to KCHS Facebook page at "Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society" and include your name/team name.

    • Email: Send your photo(s) to KCHS at museum@callawaymohistory.org with "Scavenger Hunt Photo" in the subject line. Please include your name or team name in the text area.

    • In Person: Bring your photos to Kelly or Nancy at the KCHS Museum, located at 513 Court Street in Fulton.

Submit Your Selfies: Even if you don't visit all the sites, we encourage you to submit your selfies/photos. We're excited to see where people choose to explore!

Drawing: For those adventurers who visit ALL 10 sites and have their photos authenticated by KCHS, your names will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three fantastic prizes. The drawing will take place on November 5, 2023, at the Book Release and Pie Supper.

Prizes:

  • 1st Winner: $100 cash and a complimentary copy of Callaway Chalkboards.

  • 2nd Winner: $75 cash and a complimentary copy of Callaway Chalkboards.

  • 3rd Winner: $50 cash and a complimentary copy of Callaway Chalkboards.

Tour Locations:

  • Central Callaway: Brown School, Fulton; and Carver School, Fulton

  • North Callaway: Truitt School, Stephens (now AME Church); and Flint School/Walnut Grove, Hatton

  • East Callaway: Williamsburg School and Calwood School (now Calwood Community Center)

  • South Callaway: Muir School, New Bloomfield; and Herbert King Colored School, Portland

  • West Callaway: Middle River School, southwest of Fulton; and Millersburg School

Timeline: Participants had the entire month of October to complete the tour and submit their selfies. The deadline for submissions was Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at midnight.