This past Saturday, I along with a group of other historians, was able to "tour" the Haligus School (I put tour in quotes due to the fact that it's a one room school that is currently gutted. Not much to "tour" as it is). However, the sight of this nearly 150 year old school being transformed back to its former grandeur was very comforting. Being the last known rural school in Grafton Township, it is imperative that it gets preserved. The current owners have removed the second story that was added inside the structure and have removed all later modifications, including faulty wiring that surprisingly has not burned the structure to the ground. The antique wood was refreshing, and the sight of the original sign hidden beneath a later fireplace caused quite the excitement. Thank goodness for people who realize the history that we are rapidly losing and see the need to save what we can.
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