Monday, July 15, 7 pm: Wills Store, It’s a Small Town! True Romance & Adventures is presented by Mel and Ingrid Nelson Lawrenz.
Many citizens and visitors crossed paths at Wills Stores over more than 40 years. The families intermarried as generations of children and adults celebrated life in Ellison Bay. You’ll meet the Lawrenz, Nelson, Wills, Johns, Bergen, Knutson, Grasse families and many more.
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 June and July 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 Mertha Fulkerson: The Arc and Legacy of an Exemplary Life will be presented by Grandniece Jennifer Taylor on Aug 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 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.