Events tagged with "grange"

Historical Events tagged with "grange"

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Oliver Hudson Kelley Establishes the Grange

December 4th, 1867 157 years ago

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Oliver Hudson Kelley, a former Minnesota farmer, established the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry, which is known as the Grange today. This organization aimed to provide farmers with a platform for mutual support, education, and advocacy. The foundation was rooted in addressing the economic struggles faced by agrarians and fostering community among rural residents in the United States.