Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 23:18:01 +0000 (UTC) From: Linda Graeper <llgraeper@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <309227993.3309869.1526858281789@mail.yahoo.com> Subject: Caledonia Historical Society Open House
Caledonia Historical Society Open House
Explore the rich history of early Caledonia at the Caledonia Historical Vil
lage on Five Mile Road and Hwy 38. Experience the life of our early settler
s in the 1840’s Ruud Cabin. Discover early township government at t
he 1877 Caledonia Center, Town Hall. Examine tools and equipment used to by
the farming community and the lengthy hand-made diorama in the Myers Museu
m and Blacksmith Shop. Study turn-of-the-century railroading history by vis
iting the 1902 Milwaukee Road depot and its accompanying LS&I Caboose. Lear
n the story behind the turn-of-the-century Botting two-story Machine Shed.
For a real treat, don’t miss the Double-Wall Brick Ice House next t
o the shed.
The Caledonia Historical Society is hosting a family friendly open house at
the Village on Sunday May 27th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 pm. Docents will be
available to answer questions and enhance your learning experience. The eve
nt is free but donations are greatly appreciated to help maintain the villa
ge. The Town Hall and the Caboose are not accessible to persons with disabi
lities.