Just outside of Baraga, at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula, is the small town of Pelkie. Here you’ll find a one-room schoolhouse, originally built in 1909, that has since been converted into a museum. It’s a classic example of a rural schoolhouse and is open to visitors on Sundays during the summer.
On the museum grounds, under a protective cover, sits a peculiar-looking wagon. A brass plaque identifies it as a horse-drawn school bus, a homemade contraption built in 1933 and donated to the museum in 1982. It’s so odd-looking that you can’t help but wonder what the inside is like. Unfortunately, the museum was closed during my visit, so I’ll have to make a return trip to get a peek inside.
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