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Academy of Wizardry Festival
Harry Potter festival benefits Preston’s historic Oneida Stake Academy-KPVI The Oneida Stake Academy Foundation’s 2023 fund-raiser was a...

Brandon Olsen
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Heritage Day
Heritage Day will be back when we can get into the building. The Oneida Stake Academy hosts Heritage Days in Benson Park, Preston,...

Necia Seamons
Jun 29, 20191 min read


Every Donation Matters: Our Vision for the Oneida Stake Academy Restoration
Whether you are thinking about how to spend your tax return or looking for ways to give back, a donation to support the Oneida Stake...

Necia Seamons
Mar 1, 20182 min read


OSA Architecture: What Does the Star Mean?
The original craftsmen who constructed the Oneida Stake Academy building at 90 E. Oneida, Preston, left clues that reveal their esteem...

Necia Seamons
Feb 10, 20183 min read


Restoration Promotes Economic & Community Development
With the start of a new year, it’s a great time to reflect on the significance of bringing new life to the Oneida Stake Academy (OSA)...

Necia Seamons
Jan 12, 20182 min read


Rebuilding Our History During the Restoration
In the midst of the restoration efforts at the Oneida Stake Academy (OSA) Cultural Center, we have been fortunate to uncover various...

Necia Seamons
Dec 9, 20172 min read


OSA musical set for July 13, 14, & 15
You won’t want to miss this colorful telling of the people who built, attended and taught at the Oneida Stake Academy. With original...

Necia Seamons
Jun 23, 20171 min read


“If These Walls Could Talk”
Coming next month, “If These Walls Could Talk” – an original musical of the story of the Oneida Stake Academy and the people who...

Necia Seamons
Jun 7, 20171 min read
Early days of OSA from journal of James. B. McQueen
“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...

Necia Seamons
Nov 21, 20153 min read


Coverage in Deseret News Online Edition
https://www.deseretconnect.com/reports/content_pageviews/content_id/288210

Necia Seamons
Jul 3, 20151 min read


Pageant set for July 16, 17 & 18 this year!
Magnificent musical features original music by Tyler Castleton The anticipation to repeat the outstanding success enjoyed at...

Necia Seamons
Jun 6, 20153 min read


Preston carpenter decoding pioneer secrets to OSA’s front door
Wes Dryden points to the different layers of finishes on the original door frame. It appears that the first finish was faux graining,...

Necia Seamons
May 7, 20152 min read



Necia Seamons
May 1, 20150 min read


New windows add sparkle to front of OSA
Cooks enjoy working on Benson alma mater Installing new windows, designed with modern materials to look as the building’s...

Necia Seamons
Apr 21, 20151 min read


From around the net
Recently published on LDS Living, is a great article on OSA Alum, Samuel Cowley, at Mormon FBI Agent

Necia Seamons
Apr 21, 20151 min read


New windows to be installed
Time damaged windows. This view from 1924 shows the full-sized window panes. New windows will be installed in the front walls of...

Necia Seamons
Mar 17, 20153 min read



Necia Seamons
Mar 13, 20150 min read



Necia Seamons
Jan 12, 20150 min read


Glenn Beck to conduct fund-raiser for OSA restoration
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Necia Seamons
Dec 4, 20141 min read


One hundred Thanksgiving days ago….
One hundred Thanksgiving days ago, Nephi Larsen stood on the Streets of Preston with Oscar A. Kirkham watching students of the Oneida...

Necia Seamons
Nov 27, 20141 min read
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