From: "Seymour, Janet I - WHS" <Janet.Seymour@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: WI History Week in New Holstein Date: Tue, 10 May 2016 15:44:00 +0000 Message-ID: <1462895040926.85310@wisconsinhistory.org>
Wisconsin History Week Celebration
History Week in Wisconsin has been set for May 16 through May 22. Each yea
r the week celebrates Wisconsin heritage through architecture and archeolog
y. As part of the celebration, the New Holstein Historical Society will op
en both the Pioneer Corner Museum and the Timm House free of charge. The d
ates that the buildings will be open are Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 2
2, from 1pm to 4pm on both days. The Timm House features a restoration of
a Stick Victoria style home with its interior two floors decorated in the
time period of 1895 to 1905. Many pieces in the home are original furnishi
ngs that belonged to the builder and original owners, H.C. and Augusta Timm
. The Pioneer Corner Museum features artifacts and scenes from early New H
olstein. 2016 will see the opening of the "General Store" on "the streets
of Old New Holstein." In the South Gallery two new temporary exhibits will
open. One entitled: "The Furniture Connection" between New Holstein and K
iel, specifically the story of A.A. Laun. The second exhibit is a remembra
nce of Grandma Clown and the Diner Clowns. Don't miss this opportunity to
explore New Holstein's historic sites on these special days.
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