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CALEDONIA WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2025 HAPPENINGS
Second Annual Mystery Dinner at the Caledonia Historical Village (CHV)
The second annual mystery dinner will be held in the Big Red Botting Shed on May 17th. Who is the victim? Who are the suspects? You will have to attend to find out. Happy Hour 5 to 6 pm, Dinner 6 to 7 pm, Murder Mystery 7 to 9 pm. Cash bar for beer and wine. $45 per ticket with sales ending May 10th. For tickets contact [email protected] or stop in to Floral Creations, 5200 Douglas Ave.
New Event for the CHS–Car Wash at Floral Creations on Douglas
The car wash will be held on June 21st. No dirty brushes used to scratch your paint. Just “expert” car wash people ready to send you on your way with a sparkling car.
Brewtown Cruisers 44th Annual Car Show at the Caledonia Historical Village
The 44th annual Brewtown Cruisers Car Show will be held September 6th. Beautifully restored and unique cars will be on display. Food and Baked goods are always available.
Second Annual Barn Dance in the Big Red Botting Shed at the CHV
The second annual Barn Dance will be held September 20th. Celebrate beautiful fall weather (we hope) with the CHS Volunteers.
Christmas Santa Bake Sale in the 1877 Town Hall at the CHV
The annual Christmas Santa Bake Sale will be held December 5th through the 7th. The CHS bakers provide many delicious treats. Why bake when the CHS bakers do it for you?
Details for all of these events will be provided as the dates approach. Watch for the details on the CHS Facebook page, this website, and various local Facebook Community pages.
CHS MEETINGS AND OPEN HOUSES
The CHS meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. The CHS does not meet the months of December through March, but Board meetings are held on a regular basis.
The April and November meetings are held at the Franksville Park Building, and the May through October meetings are held in the Botting Shed at the CHV.
Please note that the April membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th due to location conflicts. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm at the Franksville Park Building.
Guest Speakers will be announced when appropriate.
Monthly open houses are held the third Sunday of the month May through October. The buildings are open with docents available to answer questions. Check out the new display in the Museum. The first open house of 2025 will be May 18th from Noon until 4 pm.
MEMBERSHIP FORMS AND DONATIONS
The link for the membership form and donation information can be found on the ABOUT page. You need to scroll down the page. You can donate by either mailing a check or online. The CHS is a 501(c)3.CHS
CALEDONIA WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2025 EVENTS
CHS EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Second Annual Mystery Dinner at the Caledonia Historical Village (CHV)
The second annual mystery dinner will be held in the Big Red Botting Shed on May 24th. Who is the victim? Who are the suspects? You will have to attend to find out.
New Event for the CHS–Car Wash at Floral Creations on Douglas
The car wash will be held on June 21st. No dirty brushes used to scratch your paint. Just “expert” car wash people ready to send you on your way with a sparkling car.
Brewtown Cruisers 44th Annual Car Show at the Caledonia Historical Village
The 44th annual Brewtown Cruisers Car Show will be held September 6th. Beautifully restored and unique cars will be on display. Food and Baked goods are always available.
Second Annual Barn Dance in the Big Red Botting Shed at the CHV
The second annual Barn Dance will be held September 20th. Celebrate beautiful fall weather (we hope) with the CHS Volunteers.
Christmas Santa Bake Sale in the 1877 Town Hall at the CHV
The annual Christmas Santa Bake Sale will be held December 5th through the 7th. The CHS bakers provide many delicious treats. Why bake when the CHS bakers do it for you?
Details for all of these events will be provided as the dates approach. Watch for the details on the CHS Facebook page, this website, and various local Facebook Community pages.
CHS MEETINGS AND OPEN HOUSES
The CHS meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. The CHS does not meet the months of December through March, but Board meetings are held on a regular basis.
The April and November meetings are held at the Franksville Park Building, and the May through October meetings are held in the Botting Shed at the CHV.
Guest Speakers will be announced when appropriate.
Monthly open houses are held the third Sunday of the month May through October. The buildings are open with docents available to answer questions. Check out the new display in the Museum.
MEMBERSHIP FORMS AND DONATIONS
The link for the membership form and donation information can be found on the ABOUT page. You need to scroll down the page. You can donate by either mailing a check or online. The CHS is a 501(c)3.
VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE
The grounds are open from dawn to dusk. If you use the grounds for special event photography, please make a donation. The CHV is owned and operated by the volunteers of the Caledonia Historical Society with funding from membership dues, donations, grants and fund raising activities. There is no funding from a governmental source.