National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry Forms
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Economics, Agriculture
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Farms, Farming, Rural Life
- Curriculum: American Civil War & Reconstruction Era (1856-1877)
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: December 4, 1867
Article abstract: The first major organization in the United States to address the social, economic, and educational needs of rural farming populations.
Summary of Event
Oliver Hudson Kelley, a federal bureaucrat and former farmer, founded the National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry in the late 1860’s out of a deep concern for the plight of persons living in rural areas of the United States. He believed that a fraternal organization for farmers and other country folk would contribute to their social and economic well-being. A tour of the Southern...
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