La Pointe, WI. – Madeline Island Museum, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites, is excited to welcome guests to kick-off their holiday shopping season at the annual “Madeline Island Boutique” event. The shopping experience is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Winter at Madeline Island Museum

“Visiting the Madeline Island Museum for our Island Boutique experience is the perfect way to shop local and support the community this holiday season,” said Keldi Merton, Madeline Island Museum site director. “Between the special items for sale from local artisans and our gift shop, this experience makes it easy to find that one-of-a-kind gift that will make a lasting impression.”

“Madeline Island Boutique” takes place in the Capser Gallery and features an array of unique items crafted by local artisans for sale. Guests can also peruse the museum gift shop and can expect to find an assortment of creative gifts perfect for friends and family. After building up an appetite, guests are invited to stay for a meal to benefit local students. A soup lunch served by the La Pointe School PTO will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting local school programming.

The museum is fully accessible and there will be benches and chairs set up for guests to relax while they are shopping and visiting with vendors. Guests who make a purchase on the island can pick up a return ferry ticket at the museum, good for that day only. For more information, visit: wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Event/EV7862.

About Madeline Island Museum

Founded in 1958, the Madeline Island Museum tells the story of Madeline Island and the surrounding region. Owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society since 1969, the museum is located in La Pointe, Wisconsin, half a block from the ferry dock. Visit madelineislandmuseum.org or call 715-747-2415 for more information. 

About the Wisconsin Historical Society
The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs and services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org.