If you haven t visited the museum or learned about the school s intriguing history, your perfect chance has arrived.
The Steele County Historical Society is hosting a new program called Conversations with Peter Razor Schooler and Award-Winning Author.
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The event will begin on Thursday, August 5th at 6 pm at the Steele County History Center (1700 Austin Road in Owatonna).
Folks have a unique chance to hear stories about the State School from someone who experienced life there. At two years of age in 1930, Razor arrived at the orphanage. His tales are numerous and full of many emotions.
Many years later, Razor published the book While The Locust Sleep. The book recounts the trauma of his youth and the lessons he learned at an early age. The novel creates a wholistic look at life inside of the school.
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Over the weekend, my aunt came to visit the wonderful town of Owatonna. When she arrived, she told me she wanted to visit a state school in the area. I (being new to the city) knew
nothing about this place but figured it d be a great way to kill some time before dinner.
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Between 1886 and 1945, this orphanage hosted 10,635 kids, making it the
third-largest institution of its kind in the United States. The school was completely self-sufficient in its prime.
The old buildings truly transport you back in time, and the grounds are stunning. After exploring the museum, you can enter one of the living cottages and envision what life was like for the abandoned kids.