Poarch Stories: Consolidated Schoolhouse Part 6

Today, we're continuing our conversation about the Consolidated School. James and Benjamin Colbert join us to discuss their time attending various schools. From learning how to read and write to learning basic Alabama history, Benjamin reminisces about his time at the Consolidated Schoolhouse.

[0:44] - James introduces himself.

[1:52] - While in the service, James found out his father had passed.

[6:17] - The Poarch School was a white house with a barn in the back.

[9:03] - James' grandma raised eight girls, four boys, and three grandchildren.

[10:11] - Benjamin describes his time at school.

[11:17] - A day in the life of James attending the Consolidated School.

[14:04] - A train ride cost a quarter.

[17:30] - There was no playground at the school.

[22:10] - James spent some time living in Louisiana.

[26:24] - In the service, James had a couple of close calls.

[28:11] - After the military, James worked at the International Paper Company.

[32:00] - James reminisces about lost love.

[37:50] - Benjamin talks about doing his family research.