Historical Sites - Clover Blossom School

A rural schoolhouse from the past

Visit back to the days of the rural one-room school when you tour the Clover Blossom School located on the Almelund Threshing Show Grounds. This school was built in the 1880's and was used in its later years as the Shafer Township Hall. It was moved to this permanent site in December 2001.

The original wood burning heater, tin type ceiling, oak-slat flooring, student desks, bookshelves, and the school-master desk recreate the atmosphere from the late 19th century. The school bell which was used to call students to class each day continues to hang in the loft and is operational.

In addition to the schoolhouse, the threshing show grounds are host to a small village that has been recreated on this site. You can visit the Amador Mercantile store, a blacksmith shop, a log barn, a tractor shed, a train depot, and a turn of the century barber shop.

The show grounds is also home to the historic 1876 wooden Chisago County Courthouse, which was moved off its original site in Center City to make way for the new Government Center in 1990. This historic courthouse sits adjacent to the Clover Blossom School.

All of these buildings are open during the annual Almelund Threshing Show held on the second weekend of August. While you are there, don't miss the Pioneer Building where artisans host live demonstrations of their crafts and display their folk art. Some of the activities include spinning yarns, weaving fabrics, and glass blowing. The buildings, displays, artifacts, and people participating create a nostalgic step back in time.