At its core, the Grange has always been an educational organization. Long before classrooms were common in rural communities, Grange halls served as places of learning, where neighbors gathered to exchange ideas, build skills, and strengthen their communities through shared knowledge. The Lecturer’s Department of the National Grange exists to carry that legacy forward.

Our Purpose

A Shift Back to Educational Roots

Empowering States and Community Granges

This renewed approach to Lecturer’s Programming provides greater flexibility for state and community Granges, encouraging broader participation from members with diverse interests, talents, and abilities. By shifting the focus away from rigid structures and toward meaningful learning, programs are better able to respond directly to local needs and priorities, while reaffirming the core purpose of the Lecturer’s role, to educate.

State and local Granges are encouraged to develop educational programming that reflects local culture, concerns, and opportunities, while exploring new formats, topics, and ideas. Partnerships with schools, libraries, extension services, and other community organizations are strongly supported. We must think of the Grange as a modern learning space, one that fosters dialogue, skill building, and community connection, not just meetings.

The role of the National Lecturer is to support, encourage, and share ideas, providing guidance and inspiration while allowing creativity and innovation to flourish at the state and local levels.