Mary Antoine Presents: The Winnebago School on the Yellow River

Join us at the McGregor Historical Museum on Sunday, October 12th at 1:00 PM as we welcome local historian and author Mary Elise Antoine for a fascinating presentation on the short-lived but significant Winnebago School on the Yellow River (1834–1840).

Following the 1832 treaty at Rock Island, the U.S. government promised the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) people a new home on the Neutral Ground and the construction of a school with farmland along the Yellow River. The school opened in 1834 under Rev. David Lowery’s direction, offering clothing, food, and education to Native children. It closed just six years later—but its story reveals much about federal policies, local history, and the lives of those who attended and worked there.

📖 What to Expect:
·An engaging talk by historian Mary Elise Antoine
·Insights into who attended the school, how it operated, and why it closed
·Q&A and discussion time

📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: McGregor Historical Museum

This is a unique opportunity to explore a little-known but important piece of Iowa and regional history. All are welcome!

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