FALL AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE

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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 donations are appreciated towards the maintenance of the historic buildings.

GUEST SPEAKER AT THE OCTOBER 19TH MONTHLY MEETING

The Caledonia Historical Society October meeting will be held Thursday, October 19th 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, Jim Mercier, who will speak about old Racine advertising signs and trays used at Racine breweries, dairies, and stores.  He will be sharing advertising pieces from his collection of Racine memorabilia.

Mr. Mercier began collecting old Racine memorabilia 50 years ago due to his interest in Racine history.  Some of his collection can be seen at the “Spirit of Racine Entrepreneur’s Exhibit” located in the Racine Business Center, 1405 16th St.

Mr. Mercier has presented many programs and written several articles about Racine history.  He also writes a column about products once made in Racine for the Preservation Racine Newsletter.

This opportunity to hear Mr. Mercier speak is free of charge, but donations are welcome to enable the CHS to maintain the Caledonia Historical Village located east of Hwy 38 on 5 Mile Rd.

CONSTRUCTION AT THE VILLAGE CONTINUES

The shed that will be used to house the CHS mowers is almost done.  Just needs some trim and some paint.  This will allow for better use of the space in the Botting Shed.  The construction has been accomplished by the CHS volunteers.

The new doors for the 1902 Milwaukee Road Depot are progressing.  The next piece of the puzzle is making them fit into the old doorways and installing the glass.  A CHS volunteer is responsible for creating the beautiful new doors.

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.

SUMMER AT THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE

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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 cars.  Cars 30 years and older will be judged.

Music will be by Slick Rick.  There will be a 50/50 raffle.  Visit the Botting Shed to find crafts, bake sale, food and drinks for purchase.

All of the historic buildings will be open with docents available to answer questions.  Admission is free.  A donation will be suggested for parking.  All funds raised by the CHS will be used to maintain the grounds and the buildings.

PLANTING BEDS CONSTRUCTED

Thanks to a grant from the Potpourri Garden Club, two raised garden beds were built at the Caledonia Historical Village for the purpose of providing a senior or disabled individual the opportunity to grow fresh vegetables.  The beds are 4′ wide x 8′ long x 30″ high.  If you are interested in planting the beds in 2024  contact [email protected] for more information.  The beds were planted by CHS volunteers (who are seniors) in 2023.

 

MORE CONSTRUCTION

The “mushy” flooring in the Town Hall has been replaced and all of the flooring has been painted.  The displays have also been updated.

The work crew volunteers are busy building a shed for storage of the lawn mowers.

TWENTIETH YEAR PICNIC

The Caledonia Historical Society(CHS) became official as a 501(c)3 in 2003.  The CHS has been striving for twenty years to preserve and disseminate local history.  The Caledonia Historical Village(CHV) started with the move of the 1877 Town Hall to the CHV.  The CHV now includes the 1902 Sturtevant Milwaukee  Road Depot, a 1927 Caboose, a 1840 Log Cabin, a 1900 Machine Shed, a Museum built on the grounds, and various small buildings and numerous artifacts.

In celebration a picnic was held at the CHV on Sunday, July 30th at 12:30 pm in the Botting Shed. There was great food and great fellowship.

OPEN HOUSES

The Caledonia Historical Society will be holding open houses at the Caledonia Historical Village on  August 20th and October 15th.  The open houses are from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  All buildings are open with docents.

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. Continue reading →