In 2012, a small group of preservationists stood before the hollowed-out shell of the unique and historic 1873 Forest Grove School No. 5. In the shadow of the gray, windowless, sagging structure they decided it could, and should, be saved.

Resurrecting Forest Grove cinematically tells the dramatic true story behind the seemingly impossible task of restoring a vintage one-room school to its 1920s appearance. Footage and interviews gathered over a decade depict the challenges they faced and the solutions they employed as they brought this rural icon back to life.

The surprises and successes of this inspirational historic preservation project are combined with a vivid historical portrait of the 'Roaring 20s' in rural America.