The Boys in the Boat
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown is the story of the University of Washington crew team and their journey to compete at the 1936 Olympic games. It’s a story about beating the odds and finding hope. It … Continued
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 as “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under a variety of names, have been issued each year since 1994. … Continued
Thanksgiving in Verse, 1883
As we enter our Thanksgiving break, we thought it might be fun to look back on early Thanksgivings at St. Paul’s School. Modern Thanksgiving was proclaimed for all states in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln and was usually held the last … Continued
Haunting Reads
We all know that Halloween is the perfect time of year for scary stories. We have you covered here at Ohrstrom, with a large assortment of spooky books for young and old. Check out our list below, or come into … Continued
The Vanished Buildings of St. Paul’s School
The first building at St. Paul’s School was the summer home of the School’s founder, Dr. George Shattuck, Jr. The building, along with a parcel of land, was deeded to the school by Dr. Shattuck in 1855. The first Rector, … Continued