The Cariboo Regional District and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George are providing $5,000 grants each to http://www.barkerville.ca/boardprofiles.htmto support the construction of a replicate Williams Creek Schoolhouse.
The CRD’s 12 electoral areas along with member municipalities of 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Wells and Williams Lake contributed equally to raise its $5,000 grant.
The original schoolhouse was destroyed by fire decades ago. Currently, school children and their teachers on fieldtrips have their 1860 "schoolhouse experience" in a cramped space less than half the size of the original school.
"We are excited to contribute to this exciting project," says CRD chair Al Richmond.
"Over 2,000 students from across B.C. visit Barkerville every year. It will be great to have a space that can better accommodate these groups, while still ensuring an authentic 1800's schoolhouse experience."