The Little Red School House Museum is one of the more detail-packed museums of Shepherd. The bulk of its audience comes from those seeking to reminisce, or family members looking back at the collection of school photos. Alongside this role, however, the museum serves as a testament to the importance of education.  

The museum is housed in an old, one room schoolhouse. These schoolhouses were built four miles apart, so that one was two miles within reach of every student. They were named after whomever donated the required land. The Little Red School House museum was once the Landon Schoolhouse, and was built by John T Landon in 1874 so his many children could have an education. As a testament to this education, in 1937, John Landon’s son, Palmer Landon, was elected state representative: he served till 1948.

Even beyond its early days the schoolhouse has served the purpose of education upon its relocation. When the new high school was built in the 60s, the school house was repurposed again and became storage. Finally, as the schoolhouse museum, the building provides education both towards the general public, and to students; these young students come to the building to learn about its early life as the Landon schoolhouse, and take part in reenactments.

To educate yourself further on the history of this one room schoolhouse, the museum is open every maple syrup festival. Inside is a large collection of interesting items presented, many of which were donated to the Shepherd Area Historical Society. Visiting also provides the chance to assist the goal of education in a direct function. The larger sibling to the Little Red School House Museum, the Powerhouse Museum, is in need of repairs and accepting on site donations. This museum holds three levels, each just fascinating as the schoolhouse, and contributing to its well-being a worthy cause.