Cool Barn Painting
I was able to grab a photo of this barn on Highway 19 near Marshall. It is not often you see a painting that portrays harvest in quite this way… I think the combine needs some dental...
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Civil War Sesquicentennial
Posted by Christine | Aug 9, 2010 | Civil War 150, Events, Wisconsin History |
2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Many events are being planned across the US in the next four years to commemorate the war. Although no major battles were fought here, Wisconsin still played a...
Read MoreLocomotive #2713
Posted by Christine | Aug 4, 2010 | Family, Trains, Travel, Wisconsin History, Yellowstone Trail |
The first train came to Stevens Point in 1871- and Locomotive #2713 (built in 1911), is a testament to the important role that railroad has played in the city since that date. Stevens Point’s Southside Railroad Complex...
Read MoreA National Heritage Area for Wisconsin Is Proposed
Posted by Christine | Aug 2, 2010 | Uncategorized |
The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Wisconsin’s first National Heritage Area has been proposed. This designation would help to present to visitors the story of Marquette and Joliet who explored Wisconsin using the Fox...
Read MoreCounty Fairs In Full Swing
Have you seen them? They’re back…”Back To School” ads on TV and in the newspaper. It may seem that Summer vacation is almost gone… but there is a whole line up of County Fairs to attend between now...
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