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# Caledonia Historical Society

The mission of the organization shall be the collection, preservation, and dissemination of materials and information relating to the history of Caledonia.

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- [News](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/news/)
- [CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN WISCONSIN](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/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
- [Caledonia Historical Society Fall Events](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-fall-events/) - GUEST SPEAKERS DISCUSS WISCONSIN LIGHTHOUSES Guest speakers sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society in collaboration with the Caledonia Historical Society. Join authors Ken and Barb Wardius as they discuss Wisconsin's Lighthouses. Event Details Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:30pm Event free and open to the public Part of History Makers Tour - SE The Caledonia Historical Society
- [Caledonia Historical Society 2026 Events](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-2026-events-2/) - 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
- [CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2026 EVENTS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/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 and November meetings are held at the Franksville Park Building, and the May through October meetings
- [CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-christmas-bake-sale/) - Annual Christmas Bake Sale The Caledonia Historical Society is holding their annual Christmas Bake Sale on December 5th from 3 pm to 7 pm and December 6th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Caledonia Historical Village located at 7330 5 Mile Rd, just east of Hwy 38. The Christmas Bake Sale will be
- [44th annual Brewtown Cruisers Car Show](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/44th-annual-brewtown-cruisers-car-show/) - Here is a video & photos of the car show at the Caledonia Historical Society grounds. Thank you for coming out. We had a great turnout of classic vehicle Home » 44th annual Brewtown Cruisers Car Show » Car Shows at CHS » 44th annual Brewtown Cruisers Car Show » 44th annual Brewtown Cruisers Car
- [CALEDONIA  WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2025 HAPPENINGS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/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
- [CALEDONIA WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2025 EVENTS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/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
- [CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORIC VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/christmas-activities-at-the-caledonia-historic-village/) - REPORT FROM SANTA CLAUS The Caledonia Historical Society will be holding their annual Christmas Bake Sale in the 1877 Town Hall. Santa will be waiting to take pictures with young and old in the 1840 Log Cabin. This all takes place at the Caledonia Historical Village, 7330 5 Mile Road, just east of Hwy 38
- [LAST FALL SPECIAL EVENT AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORIC VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/last-fall-special-event-at-the-caledonia-historic-village-2/) - FIRST ANNUAL BARN DANCE Come dance with us. The CHS is presenting the first annual Barn Dance in the Botting Shed at the Caledonia Historic Village on Saturday, September 21st, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Admission is free. Music by Bucky Albright with music for all ages. Food, beverages,
- [LAST FALL SPECIAL EVENT AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORIC VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/last-fall-special-event-at-the-caledonia-historic-village/) - FIRST ANNUAL BARN DANCE Come dance with us. The CHS is presenting the first annual Barn Dance in the Botting Shed at the Caledonia Historic Village on Saturday, September 21st, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Admission is free. Music by Bucky Albright with music for all ages. Food, beverages,
- [Fall 2024 at the Caledonia Historic Village](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fall-2024-at-the-caledonia-historic-village-2/) - OPEN HOUSES The final open house of the season at the Caledonia Historic Village will be October 20th from Noon to 4 pm. Docents will be available in each building to share the history of the building. The only open house in September will be in conjunction with the Brewtown Cruisers cars how on Saturday,
- [Fall 2024 at the Caledonia Historic Village](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fall-2024-at-the-caledonia-historic-village/) - OPEN HOUSES The final open house of the season at the Caledonia Historic Village will be October 20th from Noon to 4 pm. Docents will be available in each building to share the history of the building. The only open house in September will be in conjunction with the Brewtown Cruisers cars how on Saturday,
- [The Caledonia Historic Village 2024](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/the-caledonia-historic-village-2024/) - OPEN HOUSES The first open house of the season is May 19th from 12 pm until 4 pm. The open houses are held the third Sunday of the month from May through October, except for September. All of the buildings are open with docents. THE 1927 CABOOSE The caboose is under renovation with repairs to
- [EXCITING NEW EVENTS IN 2024](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/exciting-new-events-in-2024-2/) - OPEN HOUSES The first open house of the season is May 19th from 12 pm until 4 pm. The open houses are held the third Sunday of the month from May through October, except for September. All of the buildings are open with docents. MURDER AT THE BOTTING SHED A Disreputable Stagecoach Gathering The CHS
- [Exciting New Events in 2024](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/exciting-new-events-in-2024/) - YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS Members of the Youth Volunteer Corps will be volunteering at the Caledonia Historical Village on April 6th from 9 am to 3 pm. They will help scrape the 1927 Caboose to get it ready for painting in the original colors of Green and Yellow. They will also help get the buildings
- [QUIET WINTER MONTHS AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/quiet-winter-months-at-the-caledonia-historical-village/) - THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT! A grateful thank you to everyone who supported the Caledonia Historical Society(CHS) in 2023. The winter months are quiet at the Caledonia Historical Village, but plans are underway for the 2024 projects. For example, if anyone wants to help scrape and paint the 1927 Caboose, please contact the CHS through this
- [SPECIAL EVENTS AND MEMBER SPOTLIGHT](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/special-events-and-member-spotlight/) - CHS GUEST SPEAKER AT THE NOVEBMER 16TH MEETING The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) October meeting will be held Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 pm at the Caledonia/Mt. Pleasant Park, 9614 Hwy K, Franksville. The public is invited to join the CHS in welcoming guest speaker, Chuck Miles, who will speak on “The January Harvest.” He
- [FALL AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fall-at-the-caledonia-historical-village-2/) - LAST OPEN HOUSE OF 2023 The Caledonia Historical Society will be hosting an open house at the Caledonia Historical Village on Sunday, October 15th from 12 pm until 4 pm. All the buildings will be open with docents. The Village is located at 7330 5 Mile Rd, just east of Hwy 38. Admission is free but
- [SUMMER AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/summer-at-the-caledonia-historical-village-3/) - BREWTOWN CRUISERS 42ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT THE CHV The Brewtown Cruisers will be holding their 42nd annual car show on September 9th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Caledonia Historical Village. All makes, models and years are welcome. The car registration fee is $15 with dash plaques given to the first 100
- [SUMMER AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/summer-at-the-caledonia-historical-village-2/) - OPEN HOUSES The Caledonia Historical Society will be holding open houses at the Caledonia Historical Village on June 18th, July 16th, August 20th and October 15th. The open house hours are 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. All buildings are open with docents. Visit the museum to see the changes in the exhibits. FALL FEST CAR
- [CHS UPCOMING EVENTS and MEET THE CHS PRESIDENT](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-upcoming-events-and-meet-the-chs-president/) - THE CHS PRESIDENT Dave Biehl came to the Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) five years ago from the Lancaster, TX Historical Society where he served on the board. His parents developed his interest in history from an early age by visiting old houses and sites during extensive travel. He retired from Baylor Hospital, and marriage brought
- [CHS VOLUNTEER PROFILE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-volunteer-profile/) - MEET A CHS VOLUNTEER Belinda Copus has been a CHS member since 2019. She and her family have lived on a farm in Caledonia for the past 18 years. They own and operate Country Meadows, a small business that makes goat’s milk soap, lotion, and soy candles. Her background in farming is what brought her
- [CHS VOLUNTEER PROFILE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/how-did-the-caledonia-historical-society-start/) - MEET A CHS VOLUNTEER Wende Zinda became a member of the Caledonia Historical Society in October 2021. She spotted the information about a CHS meeting in the Racine Journal Times, came to a meeting, met a longtime member, Nancy Nelson, and decided to join. Wende has a long history of volunteering: At her children’s schools
- [COMING SEPTEMBER 10TH--CAR CLUB SHOW](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/monthly-open-houses-at-the-caledonia-historical-village/) - BREWTOWN CRUISERS MERCURY CAR CLUB SHOW The Brewtown Cruisers Mercury Car Club featuring 1949-1951 Mercury and Lincolns in conjunction with the Caledonia Historical Society will be holding their 41st annual car show on September 10th at the Caledonia Historical Village. The Caledonia Historical Village is located at 7330 5 Mile Rd, just east of Hwy
- [CHS FIRST 2022 OPEN HOUSE MAY 15TH SPRING FLING](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-appreciates-community-support/) - OPEN HOUSE SPRING FLING! The first CHS open house of the season at the Caledonia Historical Village will be May 15h from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be many activities for the whole family. There will be a bouncy house and rope making for the children as well as hot dogs, popcorn and
- [CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CRAFT AND BAKE SALE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-preserves-local-history/) - Learn the history of Caledonia. Preserve the history of Caledonia. Share the history of Caledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing materials and information relating to the history of Caledonia. The CHS promotes the understanding of the history through the buildings located in the Caledonia Historical
- [CHS By-Laws Posted](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-by-laws-posted/) - The new by-laws are posted. Here is the link to the page for you to read or download the CHS By-Laws.
- [Caledonia Historical Society Cancelled March 2020 Membership Meeting](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-march-2020-membership-meeting/) - Learn the history of Caledonia. Preserve the history of Caledonia. Share the history ofCaledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit organizationdedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing materials and information relating to thehistory of Caledonia. The Society promotes the understanding of the history through thebuildings of the Caledonia Historical Village and the artifacts within
- [New Photo Gallery](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/new-photo-gallery/) - We have a new photo gallery so check it out!
- [CHS EVENTS AND LINWOOD HISTORY](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-events-and-linwood-history/) - Events! Please note that all upcoming events are posted on the calendar on this website. Profit For You Tours has three upcoming tours in 2019. A portion of the tour cost is donated to the CHS. If you are interested in "The Amish Experience," or "The Grand Hotel Mackinac Island," or a "Smoky Mountain Tour,"
- [CHRISTMAS IN THE CABIN AND THE DEPOT](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/christmas-in-the-cabin-and-the-depot/) - Come To The Cabin! Yes, that time of year is quickly approaching. The 1840 Cabin at the Caledonia Historical Village will once again be decorated for the Christmas Boutique thanks to Sherry Lou Martin of Chics with Chainsaws. A percentage of her sales will be donated to the Caledonia Historical Society. The 1902 Depot will
- [FALL AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fall-at-the-caledonia-historical-village/) - Come Join Us! What better time of year than in the fall to explore the buildings and grounds at the Caledonia Historical Village. The Caledonia Historical Village is located just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Road. The last open house of the season was Sunday, September 23rd from 11 am to 3 pm.
- [CHS FALL HERITAGE FESTIVAL](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-fall-heritage-festival/) - Annual Caledonia Historical Society Fall Festival! Mark September 8th and 9th on your calendar. It soon will be time for the CHS Fall Heritage Festival. The theme for 2018 is "Early Caledonia." The hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free but a parking donation is suggested. The buildings located at the Caledonia Historical
- [JULY AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/july-at-the-caledonia-historical-village/) - Come to the CHS Open Houses at the Caledonia Historical Village! The Caledonia Historical Society invites everyone to the monthly open houses held the fourth Sunday of the month through September. The buildings in the Caledonia Historical Village just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd will be open from 11 am to 3 pm. Docents
- [COME TO THE OPEN HOUSES AT THE CHV](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/come-to-the-open-houses-at-the-chv/) - Open Houses! The weather is warming up finally and the Caledonia Historical Society invites everyone to the monthly open houses beginning May 27th. The buildings in the Caledonia Historical Village just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd will be open from 11 am to 3 pm. Docents will be available in the buildings to
- [BUSY MONTH OF MAY AND PUZZLES](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/busy-month-of-may-and-puzzles/) - FUND RAISING Garage Sale For The Shed! Put May 12th on your calendar. The Caledonia Historical Society will be holding a Huge Garage Sale at the Caledonia Historical Village from 9 am to 3 pm. If you can donate items, please request a donation form at todd.laughman@gmail.com. We cannot accept TVs, monitors, CRTs of any kind,
- [CHS HISTORY AND FUND RAISING!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fund-raising-updated/) - Which Room Was This In the 1902 Milwaukee Road Depot? This picture shows the condition of one of the rooms in the 1902 Milwaukee Road Depot after it was moved to the Caledonia Historical Village. Do you recognize it? The Caledonia Historical Society is organizing a Learning Center so that local Caledonia history can be shared throughout the
- [THANKS FOR A GREAT FESTIVAL!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/thanks-for-a-great-festival/) - CHS Heritage Festival The Caledonia Historical Society would like to thank everyone who participated in our 7th Annual Heritage Festival this past weekend. Whether your favorite part was the historic buildings and their artifacts, the Civil War re-enactors, the antique tractors and old fire engines, the vintage sawmill, the youth activities or the delicious food,
- [CALEDONIA HERITAGE FESTIVAL](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-heritage-festival/) - SEVENTH ANNUAL CALEDONIA HERITAGE FESTIVAL The final preparations are underway for the seventh annual Caledonia Heritage Festival presented by the Caledonia Historical Society at the Caledonia Historical Village just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Road. The buildings are cleaned and sparkling, the benches are freshly painted, the tents are being raised, the CHS members
- [CHS AND CHV HAPPENINGS!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-and-chv-happenings-2/) - WHAT IS THE CHS AND THE CHV? The Caledonia Historical Village (CHV) located on 5 Mile Road just east of Hwy 38 is owned and operated by the Caledonia Historical Society (CHS). The Caledonia Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and all members are volunteers. Therefore all renovations, all maintenance, all activities at the Caledonia
- [CHS AND CHV HAPPENINGS!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-and-chv-happenings/) - WHAT IS THE CHS AND THE CHV? The Caledonia Historical Village (CHV) located on 5 Mile Road just east of Hwy 38 is owned and operated by the Caledonia Historical Society (CHS). The Caledonia Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and all members are volunteers. Therefore all renovations, all maintenance, all activities at the Caledonia Historical
- [SUMMER 2017 AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/summer-2017-at-the-caledonia-historical-village/) - The Caledonia Historical Village located on 5 Mile Road just east of Hwy 38 is owned and operated by the Caledonia Historical Society. The Caledonia Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and all members are volunteers. Therefore all renovations, all maintenance, all activities at the Caledonia Historical Village are undertaken by those volunteers. All funding
- [THE BOTTING BARN IS IN PLACE!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/the-botting-barn-is-in-place/) - WEATHER WAS WET, THEY MADE A MESS, BUT THE BARN IS UP! Thanks to several CHS members and volunteers and Badger Construction, the 1919 Botting Rd Barn/Machine Shed has been placed on a permanent foundation and pieced back together. Here are some pictures to show part of the process. There is still alot to do
- [IT'S WINTER IN THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL PARK](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/its-winter-in-the-caledonia-historical-park/) - BUT THE VOLUNTEERS HAVE STILL BEEN WORKING! There has been alot of shoveling and other hard labor taking place by the CHS volunteers to get the Big Museum building (aka Botting Road Barn/Machine Shed) ready for the final move. We need some good weather in order to finish the move. RECENT EVENTS! Thanks to everyone who
- [OCTOBER 2016 UPDATE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/october-2016-update/) - The Big Museum, formerly known as the Botting Rd machine shed/barn is finally getting the permanent foundation. Hopefully the move of the Big Museum onto the foundation will happen soon also. The Caledonia Historical Society would like to extend a grateful thank you to everyone in Racine County and surrounding communities who has provided support both
- [LAST OPEN HOUSE OF THE YEAR](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/last-open-house-of-the-year/) - PUT THIS EVENT ON YOUR CALENDAR The Caledonia Historical Park provides docents with the historical buildings open to the public on the fourth Sunday of each month May through September. The last open house of the year is September 25th from 1 pm until 4pm. The open houses are free to the public, but, of course, any and all
- [SUMMER AND FALL AT CHS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/summer-and-fall-at-chs/) - DINNER AT THE DEPOT The second annual successful Dinner at the Depot was held June 18th. The food was great and the ambience was terrific. PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR The Caledonia Historical Park: owned and operated by the Caledonia Historical Society; funded by membership, donations and grants; maintained by CHS volunteers, provides docents with the historical
- [CHS UPDATES](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-updates/) - Once again a big thank you to everyone who supported us by purchasing baked goods or donating while CHS sold baked goods at the Educators Credit Union on Hwy 20 on December 11th and the 19th. We raised over $850. Here is Nancy Nelson showing a sample of what the wonderful members had baked. CHS held
- [COME TO THE CABIN!!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/come-to-the-cabin/) - Come enjoy the authentic feel of a cabin at Christmas! Saturday, December 5th, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the 1840's log cabin at Linwood Park, Hwy 38 and 5 Mile Rd. Artists Sherry Lou and Vicki Paczesny will be hosting an exclusive Christmas Gift Boutique at the CHS log cabin. You can find
- [CHS UPDATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-updates-and-upcoming-events/) - Thanks to a generous grant from the Thom E. Dailey Foundation we were able to repaint the 1920 Caboose and finish the painting of the 1902 Depot. The lettering has yet to be completed on the caboose, but the new red coat of paint will protect the caboose from deteriorating. The west side of the
- [September 2015 News](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/september-2015-news-2/) - A big thank you to all who helped make the 2015 Homecoming Festival a great event. The weather was perfect and there was remembrance, education and just plain fun for everyone who attended. The ceremony honoring our Veterans was especially heart warming. Here are a few pictures, with more to be posted to the photo gallery soon.
- [CHS Homecoming Festival--Exploring WWII](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-homecoming-festival-exploring-wwii-2/) - The Caledonia Historical Society presents the annual Homecoming Festival on September 12th and 13th, 2015. This year's theme will be exploring WWII. Come join us at Linwood Park, 7300 5 Mile Rd, just east of the corner of Hwy 38 and 5 Mile Rd from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Tour the historic
- [CHS HOMECOMING FESTIVAL--EXPLORING WWII](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-homecoming-festival-exploring-wwii/) - The Caledonia Historical Society presents the annual Homecoming Festival on September 12th and 13th, 2015. This year's theme will be exploring WWII. Come join us at Linwood Park, 7300 5 Mile Rd, just east of the corner of Hwy 38 and 5 Mile Rd from 10 am to 4 pm each day. Tour the historic
- [SUMMER AT THE CHS HISTORIC LINWOOD PARK](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/summer-at-the-chs-historic-linwood-park/) - The old paint is being scraped off of the last section of the 1902 Depot that needs to be painted. The 1927 caboose will soon have a new paint job and the Heritage Garden has many new plantings. CHS continues to need your support to get that barn "raised" and restored. Here are items CHS has
- [THE LATEST CHS NEWS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/the-latest-chs-news/) - The Dinner in the Depot held June 6th was a success with 60 diners enjoying the 1902 Depot ambience and the fine food. Thanks to the generous grant provided by the Tom E. Daily Foundation CHS will be able to repaint the 1927 Caboose and finish painting the 1902 Depot. Stop and visit the CHS
- [We Got A New Building!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/we-got-a-new-building/) - THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MOVED AN EARLY 1900'S TWO STORY MACHINE SHED/BARN FROM BOTTING ROAD TO LINWOOD PARK. CHS IS RAISING FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION WHICH WILL NEED TO BE PLACED IN THE SPRING OF 2015 FOR THIS STRUCTURE. DONATIONS OF APPROPRIATE MATERIALS, LABOR OR CASH ARE WELCOME. CONTACT CHS BY USING THE "CONTACT US" PAGE
- [CHS Presented The 3rd Annual Homecoming Festival](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/hello-world-2/) - On September 6th and 7th, 2014 from 10 am until 4 pm, CHS presented the3rd annual Homecoming Festival. All buildings in Linwood Park were open to the public with docents available. There were craft vendors and food vendors as well as an antique tractor and car displays and many other activities, including historical reenactments and a pie auction.
- [SUMMER AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/summer-at-the-caledonia-historical-village/) - Volunteers! Volunteers are always needed at the Caledonia Historical Village which is located just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd in Caledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society owns and operates the village as a 501(c)3 non-profit with only volunteers. Volunteers are needed to groom the grounds surrounding the village, to help maintain the buildings
- [Fall Heritage Festival](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fall-heritage-festival/) - The Caledonia Historical Society is happy to announce that the next Fall Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The Fall Heritage Festival is held at the Caledonia Historical Village, 7300 5 Mile Rd (just east of HWY 38 on 5
- [CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESERVES THE HISTORY OF CALEDONIA](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-september-2019-membership-meeting/) - Learn the history of Caledonia. Preserve the history of Caledonia. Share the history of Caledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing materials and information relating to the history of Caledonia. The Society promotes the understanding of the history through the buildings of the Caledonia Historical Village
- [CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS PRESERVE THE PAST](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/caledonia-historical-society-volunteers-preserve-the-past/) - Volunteers are key at the Caledonia Historical Village CHV). The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) owns and operates the village located just east of Hwy 38 and 5 Mile Road as a 501(c)3 non-profit. The 1877 Caledonia Town Hall is now located in the CHV, and the preservation of the Town Hall was the impetus for
- [UPCOMING EVENTS!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/upcoming-events/) - OPEN HOUSES Real Racine Tour! The Real Racine Tour of interesting places in Racine County is scheduled for May 5th. The Caledonia Historical Village on 5 Mile Rd just east of Hwy 38 will be open for visitors with docents available from 9 am to 5 pm. Hot dogs will be available for purchase as
- [Website Updates](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/website-updates/) - We have a new calendar feature to see what is going on with the Caledonia Historical Society.
- [WINTER FUND RAISING FOR THE CHS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/winter-fund-raising-for-the-chs/) - Lots of Fund Raising Activities! Eat at the Chancery in Pleasant Prairie--The next fund raiser is a special opportunity offered by the Chancery restaurant at 11900 108th St in Pleasant Prairie. Dine at the Chancery on January 25th and present a special flyer and 25% of all food sales will be donated to the CHS.
- [THE CHS WANTS TO PUT THE STORY BACK INTO HISTORY!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/the-chs-wants-to-put-the-story-back-into-history/) - What Is The CHS And The CHV And What Is The CHS Mission? Learn the history of Caledonia. Preserve the history of Caledonia. Share the history of Caledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials and information relating to the history of Caledonia. The
- [FUND RAISING IN DECEMBER!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/fund-raising-in-december/) - COME TO THE CABIN! Come visit the 1840's log cabin at the Caledonia Historical Village and you will be delighted! Come enjoy the authentic feel of a cabin at Christmas! Yes, it is the annual Christmas boutique hosted by Sherry Lou. You will be delighted by the selection of unique variety of handmade gifts which includes jewelry, wood
- [PRESERVING THE PAST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/preserving-the-past-for-future-generations-2/) - What Is The CHS And The CHV And What Is The CHS Mission? Learn the history of Caledonia. Preserve the history of Caledonia. Share the history of Caledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials and information relating to the history of Caledonia.
- [PRESERVING THE PAST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/preserving-the-past-for-future-generations/) - What Is The CHS And The CHV And What Is The CHS Mission? Learn the history of Caledonia. Preserve the history of Caledonia. Share the history of Caledonia. The Caledonia Historical Society (CHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials and information relating to the history of Caledonia. The
- [MAY 2017 AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICALVILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/may-2017-at-the-caledonia-historical-park/) - The Caledonia Historical Village located on 5 Mile Road just east of Hwy 38 is owned and operated by the Caledonia Historical Society. The Caledonia Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit and all members are volunteers. Therefore all renovations, all maintenance, all activities at the Caledonia Historical Village are undertaken by those volunteers. All funding
- [BUZZING WITH ACTIVITY AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL PARK](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/buzzing-with-activity-at-the-caledonia-historical-park/) - BUZZING WITH ACTIVITY?? What does that mean for the Caledonia Historical Society and the Caledonia Historical Park on 5 Mile Rd just east of Hwy 38? The renovation of the Botting Rd Barn will begin in earnest. There is lots to do. We have siding to replace. We have siding to repair. We have a
- [COME TO THE CABIN!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/come-to-the-cabin-2/) - An Exclusive Christmas Gift Boutique Come experience the 1840's Caledonia Historical Park log cabin filled with a unique variety of quality handmade gifts; jewelry, wood carvings, chainsaw carvings, handmade wearables, shattered glass art and more. This lovely event takes place Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. A portion of the
- [CHS ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL SEPT. 10TH & 11TH](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-annual-heritage-festival-sept-10th-11th/) - The CHS annual Heritage Festival is almost here. Come celebrate "Early Farming Days" the weekend of September 10th and 11th from 10 am to 4 pm each day. The CHS Historical Park is located just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd. Activities include: Historic Building Tours, Blacksmith Demonstrations, Rope Making, Classic Cars, Antique Tractors and
- [YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED!](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/your-support-is-needed/) - The Caledonia Historical Society has received a generous offer of a donation of $5,000 if CHS can raise $10,000 by 9/30/2016. CHS needs these funds to be able to place the early 1900's machine shed/barn on a permanent foundation. Any donations would be appreciated. The machine shed/barn will eventually be a community meeting and event
- [Like CHS, Follow CHS, Check The CHS Website For Updates](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/like-chs-follow-chs-check-the-chs-website-for-updates/) - CHS IS EVERYWHERE! The Caledonia Historical Society is on Facebook. Like CHS at Caledonia Historical Society. The Caledonia Historical Society is on Twitter. Follow CHS at Caledonia Historical. Check this website for updates regarding CHS events. Visit the CHS Linwood Park Heritage Village, east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd. THE BARN NEEDS YOUR
- [CHS Spring 2016 Updates](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-spring-2016-updates/) - RAISE THE BARN FUND RAISER! Come join the Caledonia Historical Society for a night at Miller Park when the Brewers play the Los Angeles Angels on May 3rd. Game time is 7:10 pm, but first there will be a tailgate potluck at Linwood Park (just east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd) starting at 4:30
- [THE LATEST CHS NEWS](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/the-latest-chs-news-2/) - We are still fund raising in order to get that 1919 machine shed/barn on a foundation. Look for upcoming events for the warmer months. Plans are in the works to bring back the successful Dinner in the Depot and a live Radio Show. And mark your calendars for September 10th and 11th when the Caledonia Heritage
- [IT'S SPRING AT THE LINWOOD PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/its-spring-at-the-linwood-park-historical-village/) - Thanks to the generous donations of the following organizations: WE Energies, the Racine Community Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Racine, the Red Hat Society, and Natural Resource Technology of Milwaukee, as well as numerous individuals, the Caledonia Historical Society will be able to place the barn/machine shed moved from Botting Rd to Linwood Park

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- [Events](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/events/) - The Dulcimer Music Group, Sweet Melody Strings, will be performing at the Caledonia Historical Village on September 19th from noon to 4 pm.
- [CHS Buildings and Items](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/chs-buildings-and-items/) - 1877 Town Hall During 1876, John Fuhrman was the Town Chairman of Caledonia when the Town Board voted on a resolution to build a town hall for meetings. The motion failed to pass, but a year later the same motion passed and the 1877 Caledonia Town Hall became a reality on the Mary O'Connor property
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- [CHS By-Laws](https://caledoniahistoricalsociety.org/about/chs-by-laws/) - CALEDONIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5043 Chester Lane Racine, WI 53402 BY-LAWS Preamble These bylaws shall supersede all previous bylaws and amendments thereto and shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 181 and section 44.03 of the Wisconsin Statutes and with the articles of incorporation and all subsequent restatements and amendments thereto filed with the Department
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