We have a new calendar feature to see what is going on with the Caledonia Historical Society.
CHS HISTORY AND FUND RAISING!
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 community, and this now totally renovated room will be a part of the Learning Center.
Fund Raising Updated!
Buy the Boston Store Community Days Coupon Book–Buy a Boston Store Community Days Book from a CHS volunteer for $5 and you support the mission of the CHS, and you get great Boston Store coupons such as the $10 off coupon on a $10 or more purchase. These coupons are good at any of the Bon-Ton stores and can be used March 1st through March 3rd. Contact Nancy Nelson at [email protected] or come to the Racine Boston Store entrance by the china section on February 27th and 28th from Noon to 2 pm and meet a friendly CHS volunteer.
Bake Sale, Bake Sale–Thanks to everyone who stopped and bought wonderful baked goods from the CHS volunteers at the ECU on Hwy 20 in Sturtevant on February 23rd and 24th. The bake sale was a great success.
Is Travel Your Pleasure–Contact Lori Pribek at [email protected], if you are interested in these exciting trips. If we fill the bus, the CHS gets a donation. Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Deadwood is a bus tour scheduled for April 29th to May 4th. Mississippi Dreaming is a tour scheduled for June 3rd and 4th by bus to Dubuque and Potosi, WI. Contact Lori for details.
Huge Garage Sale–mark your calendars for May 12th, 2018. The CHS plans to have a garage sale, silent auction and a live auction of significant/rare items in the buildings and on the grounds of the Caledonia Historical Village. More information will be shared as the date and times are firmed up, but it is going to be huge and exciting.
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.
Around The Corner!
Do not forget to watch the PBS program, Around the Corner with John McGivern, on March 29th at 7 pm on Channel 10. The program is highlighting the villages of Caledonia and Wind Point, and the Caledonia Historical Village is spotlighted.
There will be a preview party for the program on March 19th at 5:30 pm at the Prairie School. The public is invited, BUT you must preregister by calling 414-297-7514 or online at prairieschool.com/aroundthecorner.
Come Join Us!
The Caledonia Historical Society meets the third Thursday of every month, and the next meeting is March 15th at 6:30 pm at the Caledonia-Mt.Pleasant Memorial Park, 9416 Northwestern Ave.
The meetings are open to the public, and everyone is welcome. Become a CHS member and envelop yourself in the history of Caledonia. Help CHS spread the word! Membership forms can be downloaded from the ABOUT page on this website.
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 flyer is available by contacting the CHS on the Contact Us page on this website or by contacting Lori Pribek at [email protected].
Buy the Boston Store Community Days Coupon Book–Buy a Boston Store Community Days Book from a CHS volunteer for $5 and you support the mission of the CHS, and you get great Boston Store coupons such as the $10 off coupon on a $10 or more purchase. These coupons are good at any of the Bon-Ton stores and can be used March 1st through March 3rd. Contact Nancy Nelson at [email protected] or come to the Racine Boston Store entrance by the china section on January 27th, February 2nd, February 16th or February 27th and meet a friendly CHS volunteer.
Bake Sale, Bake Sale–Those famous CHS bakers are doing it again. Find the CHS volunteers with those delicious treats at the Educators Credit Union, 1300 90th Street, Sturtevant on February 23rd from 9 am to 6 pm and on February 24th from 9 am to 3 pm.
Is Travel Your Pleasure–Contact Lori Pribek at [email protected], if you are interested in these exciting trips. If we fill the bus, the CHS gets a donation. Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse/Deadwood is a bus tour scheduled for April 29th to May 4th. Mississippi Dreaming is a tour scheduled for June 3rd and 4th by bus to Dubuque and Potosi, WI. Contact Lori for details.
Huge Garage Sale–mark your calendars for May, 2018. The CHS plans to have a garage sale, silent auction and a live auction of significant/rare items in the buildings and on the grounds of the Caledonia Historical Village. More information will be shared as the date and times are firmed up, but it is going to be huge and exciting.
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.
Around The Corner!
Do not forget to watch the PBS program, Around the Corner with John McGivern on March 8th on Channel 10. The program is highlighting the villages of Caledonia and Wind Point and the CHV is spotlighted.
Come Join Us!
The Caledonia Historical Society meets the third Thursday of every month, and the next meeting is February 15th at 6:30 pm at the Caledonia-Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park, 9416 Northwestern Ave.
The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Become a CHS member and envelop yourself in the history of Caledonia. Help CHS spread the word! Membership forms can be downloaded from the ABOUT page on this website.
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 Society promotes the understanding of the history of the Village through a number of buildings and the artifacts within them.
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 Village are undertaken by those volunteers. All funding of those renovations, maintenance and activities is through donations, grants, membership and fund raising.
The CHS not only wants to share the history of Caledonia, but also wants the community to share their history (story) with the CHS. When did your family settle in the Caledonia area? Were they early settlers in the area? Have you traced the family genealogy? Would you be willing to share that history with the CHS at a monthly meeting? Contact the CHS President, Chuck Miles at [email protected].
Fund Raising!
Thanks to everyone, the CHS volunteers, the community business supporters, and the donors for several successful bake sales held by the CHS in December at the 1877 Town Hall and at the Educators Credit Union on Rapids Drive.
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 flyer is available by contacting the CHS on the Contact Us page on this website or by contacting Lori Pribek at [email protected].
More fund raising events will be coming soon so stay in touch with this website.
The Beginning of CHS
By preserving historical structures and artifacts from our past, we can enjoy them in the present and the future. The Society shares Caledonia’s history with its residents and visitors to enrich our appreciation of who we are and where we have been. The Caledonia Historical Society began in 2001 as a loose association of individuals and officially became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2003. As described previously, the beginning of the CHS was the desire to save the original 1877 Caledonia Town Hall.
Here is the final installment of the history of the CHS. Another “Old Building”, completed in September of 2012, is the “Myers Museum” in honor of Royse and Barbara Myers, generous members of the CHS. The building is representative of a 19th century livery stable and built with materials recycled from disassembled barns and factories. It houses a blacksmith shop and a huge hand-carved diorama created by Joe Fotjik, Sr.
Our latest acquisition is a turn of the century machine shed from the Botting farmstead. Because of its size, this 24’ by 70’ two-story machine shed is an anomaly among sheds built during this era. Moved in 2015 in two pieces (upper and lower segments), the shed is on its new foundation and the restoration process is underway. We also have a double-walled brick icehouse used to keep meat and milk cool, especially during the summer months. Two walls with a layer of air between them insulated the blocks of ice that kept the perishable items cold.
COME JOIN US!
The Caledonia Historical Society meets the third Thursday of every month, and the next meeting is January 18th at 6:30 pm at the Caledonia-Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park, 9416 Northwestern Ave.
The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Become a CHS member and envelop yourself in the history of Caledonia. Help CHS spread the word! Membership forms can be downloaded from the ABOUT page on this website.
THE CHV IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
The buildings are closed up until Spring, 2018 but special arrangements can always be made to rent the park and the buildings for that special occasion. Hold your wedding or family reunion while enjoying a historic vista. For more information, use the Contact Us page on this website or contact Chuck Miles , the CHS President at [email protected] . What could be better than the beautiful back drop of the Caledonia Historical Village located at 5 Mile Road and Hwy 38 for your special occasion.
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 Caledonia Historical Village, east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd. Contact the CHS through the Contact Us page on this website or via email at [email protected].
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 carvings, Christmas décor, chainsaw carvings, shattered glass art and much more! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Caledonia Historical Society.
COME TO THE 1877 TOWN HALL!
Come visit the restored 1877 Town Hall where the Caledonia Historical Society will be holding a bake sale. You do not have to bake for the holidays when you can buy home made goods made by the CHS members, and at the same time you are supporting the Caledonia Historical Society.
Both events are open Friday, December 1st from 3 pm to 7 pm, Saturday, December 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, December 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm.
BAKE SALE AT THE EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION!
There will be a bake sale at the Educators Credit Union, 3525 Rapids Drive, Racine, WI on December 15th from 9 am to 6 pm and on December 16th from 9 am to 12 pm. All proceeds benefit the Caledonia Historical Society. Again, why stress yourself with baking for the holidays, when the Caledonia Historical Society members will do it for you.
WHY DOES THE CHS RAISE FUNDS?
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 Society promotes the understanding of the history of the Village through a number of buildings and the artifacts within them.
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 Village are undertaken by those volunteers. All funding of those renovations, maintenance and activities is through donations, grants, membership and fund raising.
COME JOIN US!
The Caledonia Historical Society normally meets the third Thursday of every month, but the December Christmas Pot Luck has been scheduled for December 14th at 6:00 pm at the Caledonia-Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park, 9416 Northwestern Ave. Chuck and Karen Lorence will provide a family history presentation after the dinner.
The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Become a CHS member and envelop yourself in the history of Caledonia. Help CHS spread the word! Membership forms can be downloaded from the ABOUT page on this website.
THE CHV IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
The buildings are closed up for the 2017 season but special arrangements can always be made to rent the park and the buildings for that special occasion. Hold your wedding or family reunion while enjoying a historic vista. For more information, use the Contact Us page on this website or contact Chuck Miles , the CHS President at [email protected] . What could be better than the beautiful back drop of the Caledonia Historical Village located at 5 Mile Road and Hwy 38 for your special occasion.
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 Caledonia Historical Village, east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd. Contact the CHS through the Contact Us page on this website or via email at [email protected].