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January 14, 21, and 28
9am - 4pm
Shake off the winter blues with these free, family-friendly, drop-in activities on Saturdays in January. Learn about life in log cabins, Wisconsin cities, the state Capitol, and more!
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Restoring the Past: Building a Wheel
January 12, 21, and 28
11am & 2pm
Join us for hands-on historic vehicle restoration activities Guests will have the opportunity to see how a wheel is made as well as get the chance to try their hand at setting spokes.
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History Sandwiched In: Ice Harvesting on Madison's Lakes
January 17
12:15pm - 1pm
Hear from Ann Waidelich, retired librarian and Madison historian, as she illustrates the process of harvesting ice out of Madison's lakes, identifies the ice harvesting sites, and shows how it was stored and sold both locally and out of state.
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Black Point Estate: A Preservation Success Story
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn how Black Point was preserved despite numerous challenges including legal opposition. You will also learn what amazing architecture was lost around Geneva Lake and why historic preservation can be an asset to any community.
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Veranda Views from the Hall: Doll Play 1850 - 1930
See dolls from the Wisconsin Historical Society's extensive collection as Leslie Bellais, Curator of Social History, illustrates the evolution of doll forms.
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Dog Sled Rides
January 22
10am - 12pm
Enjoy a day of entertainment put on by teams of Siberian Husky sled dogs. Guests will be able to take a ride of their own on a sled pulled by these beautiful animals.
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Beer Barons of Geneva Lake...and their Milwaukee Neighbors
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Introduce yourself to the six beer barons of Geneva Lake and the four major brewers from Milwaukee in this illustrated presentation. Learn the difference between ale and lager beer, the basics of brewing beer in the 19th century, and how the brewers responded to Prohibition.
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Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement with award-winning folksinger Chris Vallillo as he performs pivotal songs from the music that inspired and sustained this landmark movement.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder 150th Birthday Bash
February 4
10am & 1:30pm
Join us for this exclusive one-day-only event that brings the Little House books to life! We'll have live fiddle music with a dance teacher, a special performance bringing Laura to life, crafts, cake, treats inspired by historic Little House recipes, and more!
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