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On going 2019
Now until Nov. 7, 10am - 4:00pm. (see below for dates & time)
Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday & Today
2019 Special Program & Exhibits Series
Immigrants and immigration might be a hot button issue—but it is nothing new.
Throughout 2019, the Driftless Historium will explore the history and experiences of immigrants from across the world who have lived, loved and lost in Wisconsin, via a wide-ranging line-up of programs and exhibits. This series, simply titled “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today,” will feature a mix of public offerings, spanning 19th century foreign-born settlers to current immigration issues and experiences, with the conscious goal of helping audiences make connection.
All public programs in this series will be free and open to all.
Hosted by Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Wisconsin Humanities Council.
Made possible by the Mt. Horeb Community Foundation.
Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday & Today
2019 Special Program & Exhibits Series
Immigrants and immigration might be a hot button issue—but it is nothing new.
Throughout 2019, the Driftless Historium will explore the history and experiences of immigrants from across the world who have lived, loved and lost in Wisconsin, via a wide-ranging line-up of programs and exhibits. This series, simply titled “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today,” will feature a mix of public offerings, spanning 19th century foreign-born settlers to current immigration issues and experiences, with the conscious goal of helping audiences make connection.
All public programs in this series will be free and open to all.
Hosted by Driftless Historium & Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Wisconsin Humanities Council.
Made possible by the Mt. Horeb Community Foundation.
AUGUST 2019
Exhibit daily Aug. 14 - Sep. 7, 10am - 4pm.
Beauty of Nature: Art Installation by Joyce Sutton
Artist reception on Sat, Sept. 7, 4pm to 6pm.
The Driftless Historium hosts, "The Beauty of Nature," an art exhibition by Madison-based artist Joyce Sutton.
Joyce Sutton began painting in both acrylics and watercolors after retirement. To hone her skills, she has taken lessons and attend workshops in Door County, the Monroe Art Center and Panama City, Florida.
Sutton paints from photographs she has taken or was a magazine photo that inspires her. Favorite themes are nature and architecture.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
"I have enjoyed painting with bright colors in floral paintings. In the use of textures and values, a landscape or seascape can be an appreciation of all the variations of these elements."
This free art show will run from Wednesday, August 14 through Saturday, September 07, 10am to 4pm daily, in the Kalscheur Family Foundation Community Education Room & Gallery.
Meet the artist at a closing reception on Saturday, September 07 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Beauty of Nature: Art Installation by Joyce Sutton
Artist reception on Sat, Sept. 7, 4pm to 6pm.
The Driftless Historium hosts, "The Beauty of Nature," an art exhibition by Madison-based artist Joyce Sutton.
Joyce Sutton began painting in both acrylics and watercolors after retirement. To hone her skills, she has taken lessons and attend workshops in Door County, the Monroe Art Center and Panama City, Florida.
Sutton paints from photographs she has taken or was a magazine photo that inspires her. Favorite themes are nature and architecture.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
"I have enjoyed painting with bright colors in floral paintings. In the use of textures and values, a landscape or seascape can be an appreciation of all the variations of these elements."
This free art show will run from Wednesday, August 14 through Saturday, September 07, 10am to 4pm daily, in the Kalscheur Family Foundation Community Education Room & Gallery.
Meet the artist at a closing reception on Saturday, September 07 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Thur. Aug. 29, 6pm - 7:30pm
Margaret's War: Author Reading & Presentation
The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Driftless Historium is proud to host accomplished journalist and author Bill Stokes, who will read brief excerpts from his recently published historical fiction work, "Margaret's War." He will also discuss the true history of the novel's setting, Barron County's WWII German POW camp.
This event will take place in the Historium's Community Education Room on Thursday, August 29 at 6:00pm. It is free and open to the public.
Bill Stokes grew up on a small dairy farm between Barron and Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He began his official writing career as an outdoor writer and general reporter for the Stevens Point Daily Journal. From there, his illustrious career included residencies with the Wisconsin State Journal (1961-1969), the Milwaukee Journal (1969-1982) and the Chicago Tribune (1982-1993), followed by a well-deserved retirement augmented with free-lance projects.
During his long journalism career, Bill won several awards, including the Ernie Pyle Memorial Award from Scripps-Howard News Service in 1972 and the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award in 1983. His work has appeared in many national publications, among them Readers Digest, Outdoor Life and Sports Afield. He has compiled three anthologies of his newspaper writing and authored two children’s books.
"Margaret's War" will be available for sale and signing by the author immediately before and following the 6:00pm program.
Reservations are not required. Call 608-437-6486 for more information.
Margaret's War: Author Reading & Presentation
The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Driftless Historium is proud to host accomplished journalist and author Bill Stokes, who will read brief excerpts from his recently published historical fiction work, "Margaret's War." He will also discuss the true history of the novel's setting, Barron County's WWII German POW camp.
This event will take place in the Historium's Community Education Room on Thursday, August 29 at 6:00pm. It is free and open to the public.
Bill Stokes grew up on a small dairy farm between Barron and Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He began his official writing career as an outdoor writer and general reporter for the Stevens Point Daily Journal. From there, his illustrious career included residencies with the Wisconsin State Journal (1961-1969), the Milwaukee Journal (1969-1982) and the Chicago Tribune (1982-1993), followed by a well-deserved retirement augmented with free-lance projects.
During his long journalism career, Bill won several awards, including the Ernie Pyle Memorial Award from Scripps-Howard News Service in 1972 and the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award in 1983. His work has appeared in many national publications, among them Readers Digest, Outdoor Life and Sports Afield. He has compiled three anthologies of his newspaper writing and authored two children’s books.
"Margaret's War" will be available for sale and signing by the author immediately before and following the 6:00pm program.
Reservations are not required. Call 608-437-6486 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Sat. Sept 14 11:30am - 1:30pm.
American Tail: Family Movie & Pizza Party
The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Driftless Historium invite the young and young at heart to a showing of Don Bluth's iconic 1986 movie, "An American Tail." Enjoy pizza and popcorn as you watch feisty Fievel Mousekewitz star in a classic immigration story, with themes of family loyalty, hardship and perseverance, empathy and friendship amidst discrimination and greed, and the lure of the "American Dream."
And keep the conversation going--with a take-home packet featuring activities and discussion prompts.
This event is family friendly, free and open to all.
To help us plan food and set-up, registration is requested though not required. Registration opens Thursday, August 15. To make your reservation, call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net.
All who pre-register will be eligible to win one of two "Family Fun Double Feature, American Tail 1 & 2" DVD copies. This free drawing will be held at the close of the event; you must be present to win
"American Tail Family Movie Party" is part of the Driftless Historium’s 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today.” This year-long mix of speakers and exhibitions about both early Wisconsin’s foreign-born settlers and current immigration issues and experiences hopes to help audiences make connections and recognize patterns and change over time. Financial support for this series has been generously provided by the Mount Horeb Community Foundation.
American Tail: Family Movie & Pizza Party
The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Driftless Historium invite the young and young at heart to a showing of Don Bluth's iconic 1986 movie, "An American Tail." Enjoy pizza and popcorn as you watch feisty Fievel Mousekewitz star in a classic immigration story, with themes of family loyalty, hardship and perseverance, empathy and friendship amidst discrimination and greed, and the lure of the "American Dream."
And keep the conversation going--with a take-home packet featuring activities and discussion prompts.
This event is family friendly, free and open to all.
To help us plan food and set-up, registration is requested though not required. Registration opens Thursday, August 15. To make your reservation, call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net.
All who pre-register will be eligible to win one of two "Family Fun Double Feature, American Tail 1 & 2" DVD copies. This free drawing will be held at the close of the event; you must be present to win
"American Tail Family Movie Party" is part of the Driftless Historium’s 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today.” This year-long mix of speakers and exhibitions about both early Wisconsin’s foreign-born settlers and current immigration issues and experiences hopes to help audiences make connections and recognize patterns and change over time. Financial support for this series has been generously provided by the Mount Horeb Community Foundation.
Mon. Sept. 16, 2019 at 6:30pm – 8pm
Decoding the Driftless: Community Screening Event
At the Mount Horeb Public Library 105 Perimeter Rd, Mount Horeb
It seems like the word "Driftless" is everywhere!
What is it? Where is it? Why should you care?
The Mount Horeb Public Library, Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Friends of Stewart Park—all with a shared mission of public education—invite you to a free screening of the multi-disciplinary documentary, “Decoding the Driftless: A Film of Science Exploration and Adventure,” to be held Monday, September 16 at 6:30pm at the Mount Horeb Public Library (105 Perimeter Road).
“Decoding the Driftless” by the Sustainable Driftless group, is a stunning cinematic achievement illuminating the geological, biological, historical and cultural dimensions of the globally unique landscape that we are lucky to call home.
Join us for a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region! Emmy-winning filmmakers capture fantastic footage, and weave it into a compelling story that will have audiences transfixed. You'll soar over ancient rugged bluffs, skim the surface of primordial rivers, venture deep underground to mysterious secret worlds, marvel at sacred archaeological treasures, and hang perilously over massive rock cliffs. One thing for sure, you’ll never forget this film, and you'll want to share it with everyone you know!
This event is family friendly, free and open to all, with financial support generously provided by the Mount Horeb Rotary Club.
Due to limited seating, registration is highly recommended though not required. Registration opens Thursday, August 15. To make your reservation, call 608-437-5021.
All who pre-register will be eligible to win one of four DVD copies of “Decoding the Driftless.” This free drawing will be held at the close of the event; you must be present to win.
Decoding the Driftless: Community Screening Event
At the Mount Horeb Public Library 105 Perimeter Rd, Mount Horeb
It seems like the word "Driftless" is everywhere!
What is it? Where is it? Why should you care?
The Mount Horeb Public Library, Mount Horeb Area Historical Society and Friends of Stewart Park—all with a shared mission of public education—invite you to a free screening of the multi-disciplinary documentary, “Decoding the Driftless: A Film of Science Exploration and Adventure,” to be held Monday, September 16 at 6:30pm at the Mount Horeb Public Library (105 Perimeter Road).
“Decoding the Driftless” by the Sustainable Driftless group, is a stunning cinematic achievement illuminating the geological, biological, historical and cultural dimensions of the globally unique landscape that we are lucky to call home.
Join us for a wild ride of adventure above, on, and below the amazing Driftless Region! Emmy-winning filmmakers capture fantastic footage, and weave it into a compelling story that will have audiences transfixed. You'll soar over ancient rugged bluffs, skim the surface of primordial rivers, venture deep underground to mysterious secret worlds, marvel at sacred archaeological treasures, and hang perilously over massive rock cliffs. One thing for sure, you’ll never forget this film, and you'll want to share it with everyone you know!
This event is family friendly, free and open to all, with financial support generously provided by the Mount Horeb Rotary Club.
Due to limited seating, registration is highly recommended though not required. Registration opens Thursday, August 15. To make your reservation, call 608-437-5021.
All who pre-register will be eligible to win one of four DVD copies of “Decoding the Driftless.” This free drawing will be held at the close of the event; you must be present to win.
Sept 19 6pm - 7:30pm.
Researching Your Immigrant Roots with Lori Bessler
Almost all of us have a family tree with roots that stretch beyond the borders of America. On Thursday, September 19 at 6:00pm at the Driftless Historium, the Wisconsin Historical Society's Lori Bessler will give you the tools you need to begin your family history journey.
Lori will discuss resources available to genealogists, novice and experienced. Learn how to find the documents that explain the travels of your immigrant ancestors. From online data pools like FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, to making the most of field trips to courthouses, archives and museum collections.
Bessler is the genealogy and local history specialist in the Wisconsin Historical Society's Library, Archives and Museum Collections division. She travels extensively to present a wide variety of talks and workshops for the general public, including "Genealogy: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced," "Using Ancestry.com," "Using FamilySearch.org," "Online Research," "Where to Find Collections Anywhere and Everywhere," and, as is the case here, "Immigration Research."
This program is free. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net.
"Researching Your Immigrant Roots" is part of the Driftless Historium’s 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today.” This year-long mix of speakers and exhibitions about both early Wisconsin’s foreign-born settlers and current immigration issues and experiences hopes to help audiences make connections and recognize patterns and change over time. Financial support for this series has been generously provided by the Mount Horeb Community Foundation.
Researching Your Immigrant Roots with Lori Bessler
Almost all of us have a family tree with roots that stretch beyond the borders of America. On Thursday, September 19 at 6:00pm at the Driftless Historium, the Wisconsin Historical Society's Lori Bessler will give you the tools you need to begin your family history journey.
Lori will discuss resources available to genealogists, novice and experienced. Learn how to find the documents that explain the travels of your immigrant ancestors. From online data pools like FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, to making the most of field trips to courthouses, archives and museum collections.
Bessler is the genealogy and local history specialist in the Wisconsin Historical Society's Library, Archives and Museum Collections division. She travels extensively to present a wide variety of talks and workshops for the general public, including "Genealogy: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced," "Using Ancestry.com," "Using FamilySearch.org," "Online Research," "Where to Find Collections Anywhere and Everywhere," and, as is the case here, "Immigration Research."
This program is free. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net.
"Researching Your Immigrant Roots" is part of the Driftless Historium’s 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today.” This year-long mix of speakers and exhibitions about both early Wisconsin’s foreign-born settlers and current immigration issues and experiences hopes to help audiences make connections and recognize patterns and change over time. Financial support for this series has been generously provided by the Mount Horeb Community Foundation.
OCTOBER 2019
Sat. Oct. 5 11am - 3pm
Troll House Craft Station
Fairy houses - Mount Horeb style!!
Take a detour off the main drag --just a few steps down 2nd Street-- during the Fall Village Vintage Market to do a bit of troll-rific crafting!
A Make-a-Troll-House Craft Station will be set up in the Historium's Community Room. With your kit fee ($6 with pre-registration; $8 drop-in), receive all the supplies you need to create your very own Troll House, complete with a little fuzzy-haired friend!
Supplies are limited to 50 kits. Hot glue guns are used. Children under 10 must have an adult present to participate.
Call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net to reserve your kit today!
Pre-payment by October 01 is required to confirm your registration and to be eligible for the reduced fee. Payment by PayPal, or cash/check/credit card by mail or at the front desk will be accepted.
All proceeds will benefit public programs at the Driftless Historium.
Troll House Craft Station
Fairy houses - Mount Horeb style!!
Take a detour off the main drag --just a few steps down 2nd Street-- during the Fall Village Vintage Market to do a bit of troll-rific crafting!
A Make-a-Troll-House Craft Station will be set up in the Historium's Community Room. With your kit fee ($6 with pre-registration; $8 drop-in), receive all the supplies you need to create your very own Troll House, complete with a little fuzzy-haired friend!
Supplies are limited to 50 kits. Hot glue guns are used. Children under 10 must have an adult present to participate.
Call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net to reserve your kit today!
Pre-payment by October 01 is required to confirm your registration and to be eligible for the reduced fee. Payment by PayPal, or cash/check/credit card by mail or at the front desk will be accepted.
All proceeds will benefit public programs at the Driftless Historium.
November 2019
Nov. 7 6pm - 8:00pm.
Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday & Today
2019 Special Program & Exhibits Series
Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday & Today
2019 Special Program & Exhibits Series