Monday, Aug 19, 7 pm: Mertha Fulkerson: The Arc and Legacy of an Exemplary Life presented by Grandniece Jennifer Taylor.
Please join LGHS and Grandniece Jenn Taylor as she shares her family stories about Mertha Fulkerson. Mertha was Co-founder of The Clearing Folk School with Jens Jensen who influenced environmental preservation throughout the Northern Door. In some circles, Mertha is credited with saving the fledgling school after Jensen’s death. Jennifer Taylor promises us that there is so much more to this iconic Door County Artist, Educator, Preservationist and Environmentalist.
All LGHS programs follow a short membership meeting. 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 June 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. Charlie Henriksen– Henriksen Family Continues Liberty Grove Commercial Fishing Traditions will be presented on June 17 and Wills Store– It’s a Small Town! True Romances &. Adventures presented by Mel and Ingrid Nelson Lawrenz will be presented on July 15.
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 10 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.