The Merrill Historical Society maintains the contents and interior of the one room Brickyard School House which is located on the Lincoln County Fair Grounds. The Lincoln County Fair Board owns and is responsible for the building and it's exterior upkeep.
The Merrill Historical Society and the Lincoln County Fair Board are collaborating with Habitat for Humanity to give Brickyard School a facelift by replacing siding and windows this Spring. The preservation of this treasure is important, and we are grateful for the funds and effort put into keeping this building safe and secure for the public.
The school is open every year during the fair and during the fall all the first graders are treated to a one room school experience through the efforts of a partnership with Merrill Area Public and Parochial Schools.
Did you miss the Wisconsin Premiere of Country School: One Room - One Nation by award-winning filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle? Among the featured schools is Merrill Historical Society's Brickyard School including an interview with retired one-room school teacher Lorraine Muschinske. You can purchase a DVD of this film from the Merrill Historical Society or members may checkout a copy for 1 week from our library.
DID YOU KNOW? Picture prints from the First Grade Visits and other country school pictures are available for a nominal cost at the Merrill Historical Society Office.
Click Here for a brief history of the Brickyard School.