A Hall is a place or a building where people meet. Since 1867 though, the term Grange has also been used to define an agricultural and farming related organization, a club , or fraternity , comprised of people with similar interests. A Grange Hall is a place where people meet to talk about their mutual interests in farming, agriculture, education, legislation, and other things that help hold a small, rural, or farming community together. Interestingly, unlike many organizations which historically accepted only men as members, women have long been welcomed in this organization. Here's the interesting History of the Grange in America.
Bears are interesting creatures.
Did you know that scientists once thought that giant Panda Bears were more like raccoons than bears. More than teddy bears are out there. In 1998, kids at Randall Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin created this quilt to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the State of Wisconsin. Quilts are something people use instead of blankets to keep warm. The patches could be sewn together to make the big outer sides of the quilt.