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CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN WISCONSIN
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, October, and November meetings are held at the Franksville Park Building, and the May through September meetings are held in the Botting Shed at the Caledonia Historical Village, 7330 5 Mile Rd.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE JULY 16TH MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FRANKSVILLE BEER GARDEN, 9614 Northwestern Ave. A special meeting begins at 6:30 pm to vote on two by-law changes.
Monthly open houses are held the third Sunday of the month May through October from Noon until 3 pm. The buildings are open with docents available to answer questions. Visit the 1877 Town Hall that has new informational displays.
THE CHS WORK CREW IMPROVING THE BOTTING SHED
2026 SPECIAL EVENTS
The annual Barn Dance will be held in the Botting Shed at the Caledonia Historical Village on September 12th from 4 pm to 9 pm.
The Christmas Bake Sale will be held December 4th from 1 pm to 5 pm and December 5th from 9 am to 3 pm in the Town Hall at the Caledonia Historical Village.
Additional information will be on the CHS Facebook page as it becomes available for these events.
JOIN US
The grounds of the Caledonia Historical Village are open from dawn to dusk. If you use the grounds for your professional photography, please make a donation. The CHV is owned and operated by the volunteers of the Caledonia Historical Society, and is funded by donations, membership dues, and grants. There are no governmental funds provided.
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.
Caledonia Historical Society 2026 Events
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, October, and November meetings are held at the Franksville Park Building, and the May through September meetings are held in the Botting Shed at the Caledonia Historical Village, 7330 5 Mile Rd.
The May CHS membership meeting will be held May 21st at 6:30 pm, and the guest speaker will be Mike Palacek, former president of the Sons of Norway Lodge. He has written a history of the lodge and edited a book from 125 years ago on Norwegian Immigration. The public is welcome to attend.
Monthly open houses are held the third Sunday of the month May through October from Noon until 3 pm. The buildings are open with docents available to answer questions.
2026 SPECIAL EVENTS
A Jazz-Age Mystery Dinner on May 16th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Purchase $45 tickets at Floral Creations, 5200 Douglas Ave.
EVENTS ALL YEAR LONG!! The flyer has been update to correct the hours for the Barn Dance to 4 pm to 9 pm on September 12th.
JOIN US
The grounds of the Caledonia Historical Village are open from dawn to dusk. If you use the grounds for your professional photography, please make a donation. The CHV is owned and operated by the volunteers of the Caledonia Historical Society, and is funded by donations, membership dues, and grants. There are no governmental funds provided.
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.