Tag: History Comes Alive
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A Visit With Margaret Ashmun
The Waupaca Historical Society will welcome Dr. Connie Haack-Hurlbut for “A Visit with Margaret Ashmun” on Thursday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Holly History & Genealogy Center at 321 S. Main Street, Waupaca. Born in Rural in 1875, Margaret Ashmun went on to become an educator, author, editor, artist, traveler, and biographer. Her…
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Last Open House of the Season
Join us THIS SATURDAY from 1–4 p.m. for our final Open House of the season! Come take a look around, enjoy a delicious root beer float, and soak up a little local history.
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🥁🪈 Fort Howard Guard Fife & Drum Corps Open House
Learn more about this unique living history program at Heritage Hill, and meet the instructors! If you can’t make it on Feb 21, but are interested, please contact Rose our Director of Engagement at rose@heritagehillgb.org. Open to ages 10-22, a wonderful way to learn music skills, working as a group, and about our region’s history!…
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Speaker Series: Jolly Green Giant | Rescue in Vietnam
We are excited to welcome John Duffy to the EAA Aviation Museum’s Speaker Series on February 19. John will share his experience as a rescue pilot during the Vietnam War and what it was like flying the legendary Jolly Green Giant — a Sikorsky HH-3E helicopter — to save the lives of downed airmen. The…
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🏛️ 🚂 🚜Marion Historical Museum Open House
Open House This Saturday Our sidewalks are safe, smooth, and accessible for everyone! Come take a stroll through history with confidence and comfort. Free cold Sun Drop available in the Caroline Implement Building — a refreshing treat while you explore! Donations are always appreciated and help keep our local history alive. See you there! While…
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🚲 Rollback Time “The Wisconsin Wheelmen and their Antique Bicycles
Come join the Shawano Pathways and Shawano County Historical Society as they bring you “The Wisconsin Wheelmen and their Antique Bicycles”! There will be an introduction to these beautiful antique bicycles. There will also be an Outdoor Presentation. You’ll see bikes from the 1800’s through the 30’s to 60’s! Do you have one you’d like…