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Tag Archives: local history
Long Way Round (New Stuff Tuesdays)
John Hildebrand is an award wining writer who earned his M.F.A at the University of Alaska. Specializing in nonfiction, American Literature and short stories, Hildebrand has made moves in creating a profile dedicated to writing, nature and the histories of … Continue reading
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Effigy Mounds – Tour and Learn
The Whitewater Landmarks Commission will provide a guided, family-friendly and moonlit walking tour of the Effigy Mounds Preserve (288 S. Indian Mound Parkway, Whitewater) on Fri., Sept. 16, from 7-8 p.m. Learn about the history of the site and its … Continue reading
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Area Research Center Open House Oct 25
October is Archives and Family History Month! Every year the Wisconsin State Historical Records Advisory Board chooses a theme highlighting the work of Wisconsin’s museums and archives. For 2015, the theme is Local History. To celebrate, the Area Research Center … Continue reading
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Archaeological excavation south of Fort Atkinson
Did you know there was an archaeological excavation site south of Fort Atkinson? The Finch Excavation Site, studied by the Great Lakes Archaeological Research Center since 2009, will be the topic of a talk by Richard H. Kubicek, Principal Investigator, … Continue reading
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Tagged archaeology, articles, books, Fort Atkinson, historians, history, indians of north america, lectures, local history, Mississippian Culture, Woodland Culture
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Visit the Hoard Historical Museum
Need a break this weekend? Visit the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson (401 Whitewater Avenue)! It’s open Tues through Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm. It’s free, but of course a modest donation would be most welcome. There’s something there for nearly … Continue reading
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New Stuff Tuesday – May 26
Making Milwaukee Mightier: Planning and the Politics of Growth, 1910-1960 By John McCarthy HT177 .M48 M33 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor As a person that is from the “wrong” side of the border, I can’t say that I know … Continue reading
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