The film explores the development of pioneer communities, focusing on their educational and recreational aspects. It highlights the construction of community buildings like churches and schools, often ...

“During the school day back then ... Recess was mandatory in the mid-1800s, Watt said. “That was part of the curriculum, because when those kids went home there was no time to play ...

Whittier was the city’s first school to fly a US flag on the grounds and the first to offer kindergarten classes. An exhibit created by the school was awarded a silver medal at the 1904 World’s Fair, ...