Birthplace of the Republican Party Museum

09/01/2026

We are hosting a History Makers Tour beginning Friday, September 4th a the LWSH

08/20/2026

Our brand-new Little White Schoolhouse – Birthplace of the Republican Party mugs are here!

A little piece of Ripon history you can take home with you. Stop in, check out the new merch, and grab yours today!

Stay tuned for more new merch. Keychains, T-Shirts and a sterling silver pendant.

📍 Little White Schoolhouse | Ripon, Wisconsin

07/22/2026

From the Culvers sponsored History Makers Tour.

Apps-Bodilly, author of Seeds In Soil, Planting a Garden and Finding Your Roots will share how digging in the soil helps you think about others who gardened in history as well as how food connects us to each other today. 

07/06/2026

Sunday, July 5th the LWSH was featured on Up Front with Matt Smith and Gerron Jordan.

The segment was shown nationally on Hearst Media stations.

"UPFRONT" recap: Inside the official birthplace of the Republican Party.

07/03/2026

Madison channel 3 ran the following piece on the LWSH.

RIPON, Wis. — As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this weekend, a one-room schoolhouse in Ripon stands as the birthplace of the Republican Party and a reminder of

07/01/2026

Thank you to the the following folks who have donated or pledged to the LWSH new flag pole campaign.

Ace Hardware, Troy Damsteegt, Joan Karsten, Joelln Madden and Wendy Wright. We are much closer to our goal.

We have additional donations and pledges from folks for the new flag pole. Thank you to Marty Farrell, John Splitt, the American Legion and David Sakrison for your support.

Donations are still being accepted and are tax deductible.

06/12/2026

The LWSH has gone national. We have heard from folks in New Hampshire and Florida.

A look inside the little white schoolhouse that still stands today.

05/20/2026

Hooray! The Little White Schoolhouse opens this Saturday, May 23rd every day from 10-4 until Labor Day.

05/16/2026

Come support the Little White Schoolhouse brat fry today from 9-2pm at Hy-Vee!

05/15/2026

Thank you for helping us keep history shining bright in Ripon! 🇺🇸

A huge thank you to everyone who has already supported the Little White Schoolhouse Flagpole & Lighting Project! Because of your generosity, we have already raised $1,300 toward our $8,000 goal.

This important project will help fund:
-A new permanent flagpole
-Proper lighting for the American flag
-Exterior lighting enhancements for the historic Little White Schoolhouse

Every donation helps preserve and improve this nationally significant landmark for future generations. If you would like to contribute to the project, please contact the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce or message us directly.