October 2007 Highlights
Preserving a Sense of Place Conference
Almost 200 local history and historic preservation enthusiasts from more than 70 Wisconsin and Minnesota communities descended on Eau Claire this past weekend to network and share ideas for preserving a sense of place in their communities. This is the...
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Posted October 31, 2007
Take Part in Wade House Hearthside Dinners
This fall and winter Wade House, the Wisconsin Historical Society's historic stagecoach inn in Greenbush, will bustle with activity amid the pleasant aromas of a home-cooked meal — and you can be part of the homey, 19th-century style experience. Two...
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Posted October 29, 2007
A Roll Through Milwaukee's Bowling Past
A frozen rope. A baby split with company. A "urethane split on the drives." "Chicken tracks" on the telescore. Do you know your bowling lingo? You will, along with much more, when you read They Came to Bowl: How Milwaukee...
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Posted October 26, 2007
It's Horror Week at the Museum!
Each October, when the weather starts to cool down, the Wisconsin Historical Museum prepares for a transformation. Visitors to the museum can stop in and take part in programs that range from watching a classic horror movie or making spooky...
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Posted October 24, 2007
November Workshops at Old World Wisconsin
The time is now to sign up for the remaining Old World Wisconsin workshops in the outdoor museum's fall schedule. The workshops are designed to teach 21st-century Wisconsinites many of the customs, trades and crafts practiced routinely by 19th-century Wisconsin...
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Posted October 22, 2007
Grant to Fund Final Villa Louis Restoration Phase
A $209,400 grant awarded to the Wisconsin Historical Foundation by The Jeffris Family Foundation of Janesville will fund the final phase of the top-to-bottom restoration of the Villa Louis, the Wisconsin Historical Society's grand Victorian house museum in Prairie du...
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Posted October 19, 2007
Historical Museum's Quilts Featured in New Book
A little more than a year ago Maggi McCormick Gordon, a Milwaukee author who specializes in quilting and needlecraft books, had the idea to use one Wisconsin museum's collection to illustrate her next book, American Folk Art Quilts. After a...
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Posted October 17, 2007
It's Autumn on the Farms at Old World Wisconsin
The kitchens, fields and farmyards of Old World Wisconsin will be alive with activity on Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21, as the outdoor museum makes preparations for the upcoming winter months during Autumn on the Farms. Learn about the hardships...
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Posted October 15, 2007
National History Day Winner Impresses All
The Wisconsin Historical Society was in for a treat on September 19 when a very special guest, Cody Haro of Holmen High School, shared his top-notch historical scholarship with staff members. Earlier this summer, Cody won first place for his...
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Posted October 12, 2007
Online Image Collection Reaches 30,000
Wisconsin Historical Images, the Society's online image database, recently reached a major milestone — 30,000 images scanned and made available online. What began as 200 popular and/or historically significant images six years ago, has become both an important source of...
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Posted October 10, 2007
It's a Celebration of Autumn at Wade House!
Enjoy the picturesque scenery of autumn in Wisconsin as you join us for an exciting Halloween adventure during an Autumn Celebration at Wade House this Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14. Bring the whole family and take a horse-drawn wagon ride...
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Posted October 8, 2007
Preserving a Sense of Place
The Wisconsin Historical Society's Historic Preservation-Public History Division and the Wisconsin Council for Local History will hold joint annual conferences on Preserving a Sense of Place on Friday and Saturday, October 26-27, 2007, in Eau Claire. If you are active...
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Posted October 6, 2007
Barry Bauman Has a Passion for Preservation
An acclaimed art conservator who has dedicated his time and talent to helping museums and nonprofit institutions preserve their painting collections, at no cost, will speak about and exhibit the work he has done for the Wisconsin Historical Society at...
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Posted October 5, 2007
Sports Memorabilia Appraisers at the Museum
What's your favorite sport, team or sports figure? Whether football, baseball, basketball, boxing, soccer or hockey is your game, have you saved or collected any equipment, clothing or memorabilia? Would you like to know what it's worth? Whether the sports...
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Posted October 3, 2007
When Death Comes Calling
Villa Louis will explore the fascinating topic of 19th-century death and mourning customs during the historic Victorian house museum's annual evening lamplight tours on Saturday, October 6. Guides will lead visitors on a 90-minute tour of the Villa Louis grounds...
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Posted October 1, 2007
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