Birthplace of the Republican Party Museum

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Birthplace of the Republican Party Museum The Republican Party was founded at the Little White Schoolhouse on March 20th, 1854.

Please attend the Ripon Historical Society at 7:00pm on Thursday, November 19th.
10/21/2026

Please attend the Ripon Historical Society at 7:00pm on Thursday, November 19th.

The Little White Schoolhouse is open this month through Saturday, October 31st. We will be closed to the public until M...
10/12/2026

The Little White Schoolhouse is open this month through Saturday, October 31st. We will be closed to the public until May. However, we will continue to accept scheduled tours through the winter and spring. Contact us through Facebook or email [email protected]

09/21/2026

We still have room for Trivia participants on Wednesday, September 23rd. Please email [email protected] to let us know you will be attending.

In honor of those who were lost on 9/11
09/11/2026

In honor of those who were lost on 9/11

09/09/2026

As the season for the Little White Schoolhouse begins to slow down we would like to thank our docents for their continued fine work welcoming people to the history of Ripon and public education as well as the history of founding of the Republican Party.

Thank you Brian, Linda and Ellie.

Come join us!
09/09/2026

Come join us!

New Swag! Key chains. $9 each. New Tshirts coming soon.
09/04/2026

New Swag! Key chains. $9 each. New Tshirts coming soon.

Do you know Wisconsin's history with the ratification of the 19th amendment to the Constitution? Wisconsin was a leader...
09/04/2026

Do you know Wisconsin's history with the ratification of the 19th amendment to the Constitution? Wisconsin was a leader in ratifying the amendment to grant women the right to vote.

Carrie Chapman Catt was born in Ripon, WI
Wisconsin was the 1st State to ratify the 19th amendment
Walk through the display to see the timeline of women's suffrage

WE STAND ON THEIR SHOULDERSThe Wisconsin Historical Society has brought its traveling History Makers Tour to Ripon and t...
09/02/2026

WE STAND ON THEIR SHOULDERS

The Wisconsin Historical Society has brought its traveling History Makers Tour to Ripon and the Little White Schoolhouse is thrilled to be a participating host. Join us on beginning Saturday, September 5th and 6th and every weekend through September. This is a great opportunity to celebrate and learn from Wisconsin’s history makers and storytellers!

We are hosting a History Makers Tour beginning Friday, September 4th a the LWSH
09/01/2026

We are hosting a History Makers Tour beginning Friday, September 4th a the LWSH

Address

1074 W Fond Du Lac Street
Ripon, WI
54971

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19206585974

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