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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.
OCTOBER 2019
Oct. 8 - Oct. 23. 10am - 4pm.
Immigrant Journeys from South of the Border: Limited Showing!
The Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd St) will debut "Immigrant Journeys from South of the Border ¡Mi travesía hasta Wisconsin" on Tuesday, October 8. This special exhibit, a partner endeavor produced by the Wisconsin Humanities Council (WHC) in concert with Centro Hispano of Dane County and currently on a statewide tour, can be viewed for free in the Special Exhibits Gallery between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily through Wednesday, October 23.
Immigrant Journeys features the stories and portraits of eight Wisconsin-based immigrants from south of the United States border, including emigrants from Mexico, Uruguay, Honduras and Colombia.
To create the exhibit, the WHC worked with Centro Hispano (visit here: http://www.micentro.org/), a Madison-based nonprofit who has offered a variety of programs and services for Latino youth and families since 1983, to identify immigrants willing to participate in the project. WHC also brought on board respected journalist Bill Berry and photojournalist Gary Porter.
For WHC, the goal of the exhibit was to share stories of people whose lives may not be well understood or visible to many of their Wisconsin neighbors. Dena Wortzel, WHC Executive Director elaborates: “While at the national level, immigration of people from Mexico, Central and South America is being hotly debated, here in Wisconsin many of us have had little opportunity to meet immigrants from these nations, and to add that kind of personal knowledge to our understanding of the policy discussion.”
The exhibit is a perfect addition to the Driftless Historium’s 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today.” In association with which, the Historium has offered public programs exploring 19th century foreign-born settlers to current immigration issues and experiences, with the conscious goal of helping audiences make connections and recognize patterns and change over time.
Historium Director Destinee Udelhoven noted the Historium’s excitement about this opportunity, stating: “What a gift to bring this exhibit to Mount Horeb! Like the rest of Wisconsin and the U.S., the fabric of our Village is an increasingly rich tapestry of cultures and people. Immigrant Journeys reminds us how meaningful and worthwhile it is to learn more about the individuals that make up our community.”
For more information about Immigrant Journey’s residency at the Historium or to learn more about programs and exhibits associated with the 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin,” call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@gmail.com.
WHC (visit here: https://www.wisconsinhumanities.org/) was founded in 1972 as the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, with a mandate to support and create public humanities programs of all kinds, and to help Wisconsin residents better understand and engage with public policy issues using the humanities as a tool for thoughtful discussion. Nonprofits interested in booking this exhibit for educational use should contact WHC’s Carmelo Davila at 608-262-0706.
Immigrant Journeys from South of the Border: Limited Showing!
The Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd St) will debut "Immigrant Journeys from South of the Border ¡Mi travesía hasta Wisconsin" on Tuesday, October 8. This special exhibit, a partner endeavor produced by the Wisconsin Humanities Council (WHC) in concert with Centro Hispano of Dane County and currently on a statewide tour, can be viewed for free in the Special Exhibits Gallery between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily through Wednesday, October 23.
Immigrant Journeys features the stories and portraits of eight Wisconsin-based immigrants from south of the United States border, including emigrants from Mexico, Uruguay, Honduras and Colombia.
To create the exhibit, the WHC worked with Centro Hispano (visit here: http://www.micentro.org/), a Madison-based nonprofit who has offered a variety of programs and services for Latino youth and families since 1983, to identify immigrants willing to participate in the project. WHC also brought on board respected journalist Bill Berry and photojournalist Gary Porter.
For WHC, the goal of the exhibit was to share stories of people whose lives may not be well understood or visible to many of their Wisconsin neighbors. Dena Wortzel, WHC Executive Director elaborates: “While at the national level, immigration of people from Mexico, Central and South America is being hotly debated, here in Wisconsin many of us have had little opportunity to meet immigrants from these nations, and to add that kind of personal knowledge to our understanding of the policy discussion.”
The exhibit is a perfect addition to the Driftless Historium’s 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin: Yesterday and Today.” In association with which, the Historium has offered public programs exploring 19th century foreign-born settlers to current immigration issues and experiences, with the conscious goal of helping audiences make connections and recognize patterns and change over time.
Historium Director Destinee Udelhoven noted the Historium’s excitement about this opportunity, stating: “What a gift to bring this exhibit to Mount Horeb! Like the rest of Wisconsin and the U.S., the fabric of our Village is an increasingly rich tapestry of cultures and people. Immigrant Journeys reminds us how meaningful and worthwhile it is to learn more about the individuals that make up our community.”
For more information about Immigrant Journey’s residency at the Historium or to learn more about programs and exhibits associated with the 2019 theme, “Immigrants of Wisconsin,” call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@gmail.com.
WHC (visit here: https://www.wisconsinhumanities.org/) was founded in 1972 as the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, with a mandate to support and create public humanities programs of all kinds, and to help Wisconsin residents better understand and engage with public policy issues using the humanities as a tool for thoughtful discussion. Nonprofits interested in booking this exhibit for educational use should contact WHC’s Carmelo Davila at 608-262-0706.
November 2019
Fri. Nov. 1 7pm - 11pm
Mount Horeb Moonlight Gala 2019
Hosted by Glaciers Edge Financial Team - Thrivent Financial
Enjoy a night out and feel good about it!
Thrivent Community of Thrivent Financial - Mt Horeb, will host its fourth Moonlight Gala, an event to benefit area nonprofits and other worthy causes. This year the party will benefit the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society Driftless Historium and the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial Association.
Your ticket includes two drink tickets and heavy appetizers. A reserved table for 8 also includes two bottles of wine. The evening will include a cocktail reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres, various fundraising opportunities, and dancing to the sounds of The Brian Whitty Group.
Attire is “dressy” with garb from sport coats and cocktail dresses, to suit jackets and evening gowns welcome. It’s all about having a good time, so guests are encouraged to come as they are comfortable.
Proceeds from the Moonlight Gala will provide support for the projects of the Driftless Historium and Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial Association.
If you prefer to make your reservation by check, please complete the following:
Mail a check payable to:
Thrivent Community-Glaciers Edge
1809 Springdale St. Ste 201
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Price per ticket: $50
Price per table of 8: $600
Please include your name(s), address, email address, and phone number with your reservation.
Mount Horeb Moonlight Gala 2019
Hosted by Glaciers Edge Financial Team - Thrivent Financial
Enjoy a night out and feel good about it!
Thrivent Community of Thrivent Financial - Mt Horeb, will host its fourth Moonlight Gala, an event to benefit area nonprofits and other worthy causes. This year the party will benefit the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society Driftless Historium and the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial Association.
Your ticket includes two drink tickets and heavy appetizers. A reserved table for 8 also includes two bottles of wine. The evening will include a cocktail reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres, various fundraising opportunities, and dancing to the sounds of The Brian Whitty Group.
Attire is “dressy” with garb from sport coats and cocktail dresses, to suit jackets and evening gowns welcome. It’s all about having a good time, so guests are encouraged to come as they are comfortable.
Proceeds from the Moonlight Gala will provide support for the projects of the Driftless Historium and Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial Association.
If you prefer to make your reservation by check, please complete the following:
Mail a check payable to:
Thrivent Community-Glaciers Edge
1809 Springdale St. Ste 201
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Price per ticket: $50
Price per table of 8: $600
Please include your name(s), address, email address, and phone number with your reservation.
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
Sat. Nov. 16 2pm - 3pm
Holiday Cooking with Inga: Demo & Mocktails!
Gather with us, Around the Farm Table!
Join Inga Witscher, host of the PBS food and farm adventure series "Around the Farm Table," for an entertaining and educational cooking demonstration, here at the Driftless Historium on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Inga will take guests on a Scandinavian cooking journey with a holiday emphasis, via homegrown and locally sourced ingredients--and her signature storytelling charm and wit.
Festive mocktails will add an extra dash of merriness.
A maximum of 25 seats will be offered to ensure an intimate event. General admission is $25 per person; current MHAHS members are eligible for a discounted rate of $20 per person.
MHAHS Member registration is NOW open. (Not a member? Pay your 2019 dues TODAY and take immediate advantage of all member benefits--including early registration for this event! Learn more here: http://www.mthorebhistory.org/memberships.html )
Registration opens October 9 for the general public. Call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net today!
Holiday Cooking with Inga: Demo & Mocktails!
Gather with us, Around the Farm Table!
Join Inga Witscher, host of the PBS food and farm adventure series "Around the Farm Table," for an entertaining and educational cooking demonstration, here at the Driftless Historium on Saturday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Inga will take guests on a Scandinavian cooking journey with a holiday emphasis, via homegrown and locally sourced ingredients--and her signature storytelling charm and wit.
Festive mocktails will add an extra dash of merriness.
A maximum of 25 seats will be offered to ensure an intimate event. General admission is $25 per person; current MHAHS members are eligible for a discounted rate of $20 per person.
MHAHS Member registration is NOW open. (Not a member? Pay your 2019 dues TODAY and take immediate advantage of all member benefits--including early registration for this event! Learn more here: http://www.mthorebhistory.org/memberships.html )
Registration opens October 9 for the general public. Call 608-437-6486 or email mthorebhistory@mhtc.net today!