In the midst of the restoration efforts at the Oneida Stake Academy (OSA) Cultural Center, we have been fortunate to uncover various nuggets of our past. During this past year, we’ve met with Mormon pioneer and Native American historians to learn new stories of our roots as an academy and the LDS Church’s influence on […]

You won’t want to miss this colorful telling of the people who built, attended and taught at the Oneida Stake Academy.With original music by Tyler Castleton, talented actors and dancers and an amazing backdrop (the OSA building itself!), this outdoor musical is a must see this summer! July 13, 14, & 15 at 8:45 p.m., 90 […]

Coming next month, “If These Walls Could Talk” – an original musical of the story of the Oneida Stake Academy and the people who sacrificed to built it will be presented. The outdoor production features original music from award winning composer, and Preston native, Tyler Castleton. Written by Cecelie Costley and directed by Danielle Dunn, […]

         “The first school I can recall was the one room frame building on the George Chapman farm about two miles north of Preston. It was called the “Yellow Jacket,” as it had rustic outside and was painted a bright yellow. I attended school for four seasons. For my fish year, my father asked that […]

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