Monday, June 17, 7 pm, Henriksen Family Continues Liberty Grove Commercial Fishing Traditions presented by Charlie Henriksen.
LGHS and founder Charlie Henriksen invite you to listen to his stories. Active in Wisconsin fish politics, Charlie’s story begins in the winter of 1974 fishing on the ice with Clayton Johnson and Craig Woerfel. After fishing part-time with Neil and Frank Teskie, Charlie Voight, Paul Goodman and Jack Schmirler and learning trap nets from Jeff and Mark Weborg and Dick Bergwin, Charlie established Henriksen Fisheries in 1987. The next generation, Will and Kristie Moss-Henriksen, joined the team and celebrated the opening of their new store at Old Stage & Hwy 42 last year.
All LGHS programs follow a short membership meeting in the white barn. Merchandise benefiting LGHS will be available. All programs are free and open to the public with plenty of on-site parking and seating.
All events are subject to change. For the most current event information find us on Facebook.com/libertygrovehistory.
Additional 2024 Programming and Events
Spring Potluck Meeting is Monday, May 20, 6 pm located at the Town of Liberty Grove Hall. All LGHS members and anyone considering joining are invited to attend.
Additional July and August monthly evening programs capturing local history will be presented every 3rd Monday at 7 pm following a general membership meeting in the white museum barn. Wills Store– It’s a Small Town! True Romances & Adventures will be presented by Mel and Ingrid Nelson Lawrenz on July 15 and Mertha Fulkerson: The Arc and Legacy of an Exemplary Life will be presented by Grandniece Jennifer Taylor on August 19.
The 24th Annual “Lake to Table” Fish Boil Fundraiser is on-site in the barn on Thursday, June 20, from 4 – 8 pm.
Museum 2024 Season Opening Day is Saturday, June 22 with extended hours 10 – 4 pm. Members of the Forest County Potawatomi Community from Northern Wisconsin will help us learn about the Traditions and Cultures that helped these first people survive for hundreds of generations, endure forced migration from their homes in the 1830s and renew their communities.
Antique Tractor & Arts Festival is a 2-day weekend event, July 27 – 28, 10 – 4 pm.
Volunteer Picnic is Monday, August 5, at 6 pm.
Vintage Market Days are Saturday, August 10th and September 14, 10 – 3 pm.
Gustave’s 1887 Lodge on-site tour is presented by Annie Miller, on September 16, 4 pm.
Fall Color “Photo Op” Day is Saturday, October 12, 10 – 3 pm and the last day the museum buildings will be open for the 2024 season.
Fall Potluck Meeting is Monday, Oct. 21, 6 pm located at the Town of Liberty Grove Hall. All LGHS members and anyone considering joining are invited to attend.