Hindman Settlement School
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| Hindman Settlement School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Hindman, Kentucky United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°20′04″N 82°58′33″W / 37.33444°N 82.97583°WCoordinates: 37°20′04″N 82°58′33″W / 37.33444°N 82.97583°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Settlement school |
| Established | 1902 |
| Website | www.hindmansettlement.org |
Hindman Settlement School is a settlement school located in Hindman, Kentucky in Knott County. Established in 1902, it was the first rural settlement school in America.[1]
Mission
The mission of Hindman Settlement School is "to provide educational and service opportunities for the people of the mountains, while keeping them mindful of their heritage."[2]
Marie Stewart Museum & Craft Shop
The Marie Stewart Museum & Craft Shop supports the activities of the school. The store sells traditional Appalachian crafts and has an online site. Upstairs is a small museum with exhibits about the Hindman Settlement School and regional crafts.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hindman Settlement School Retrieved on 2010-05-29
- ↑ Knott County Adventure Retrieved on 2010-05-29
See also
Pine Mountain Settlement School
External links
Further reading
- Jess Stoddart. 2002. The Story of Hindman Settlement School. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-2250-3
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