THE BOTTING BARN IS IN PLACE!

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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 in the Spring to start the renovation of the barn and to level the area around and leading up to the barn and to reseed the grass.  BUT CHS, after a two year fund raising effort, has the barn in place in the Caledonia Historical Park.  AND we are not done.  We will continue to raise funds for a cement floor, for repair/replacement of some of the siding, and for other upcoming costs.

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Upcoming Event!

The Caledonia Historical Society will be participating for the second year in the Real Racine Tour of local sites.  This year the tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th.  Put it on your calendar!  The Caledonia Historical Park will be open from 12 pm to 4 pm with docents available in the buildings to discuss the history of the buildings and artifacts contained in the buildings.  Visit the Real Racine website for information about all of the sites participating in the tour.

Come Join Us!

The Caledonia Historical Society  meets the third Thursday of every month with the next meeting scheduled for February 16th at 6:30 pm at the Caledonia-Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park at 9614 Co Hwy K.  The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.   The buildings at the Caledonia Historical Park are closed for the season,  but if you wish to rent the park or the buildings for a special occasion, the Caledonia Historical Society can accommodate you.

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.

Rent The CHS Historical  Village For Your  Special Event!

The Caledonia Historical Village grounds and historic buildings are available for rent.  Hold your wedding or family reunion while enjoying a historic vista.  For more information, use the Comments page on this website or contact Leroy Schmidt, 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!

 

IT’S WINTER IN THE CALEDONIA HISTORICAL PARK

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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 supported the Christmas Gift Boutique held in the CHS log cabin and the bake/Christmas items sale at the 1877 Town Hall the weekend of December 3rd and 4th.  It was a success, so mark your 2017 calendars for a repeat event.

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The CHS Christmas party potluck was held December 8th.  It was a lovely evening with wonderful entertainment by the Glory Singers.

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Come Join Us!

The Caledonia Historical Society  meets the third Thursday of every month with the next meeting scheduled for January 19th at 6:30 pm at the Caledonia-Mt. Pleasant Memorial Park at 9614 Co Hwy K.  The meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.   The buildings at the Caledonia Historical Park are closed for the season,  but if you wish to rent the park or the buildings for a special occasion, the Caledonia Historical Society can accommodate you.

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.

Rent The CHS Historical  Village For Your  Special Event!

The Caledonia Historical Village grounds and historic buildings are available for rent.  Hold your wedding or family reunion while enjoying a historic vista.  For more information, use the Comments page on this website or contact Leroy Schmidt, 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!