From: David Drake <dhbdrake@gmail.com> Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:58:26 -0600 Message-ID: <CAMSqimfSHPqqXsuFS2YRpkOw4c2KZ0iO=dhdTK_uOJrjt6MXEQ@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Plan now for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month in May
If you are looking for an event to help celebrate your historic site in
May, I'm still doing my "Wiscon-Sing" program (for over 35 years statewide)
.
It was the most-performed event of the 1998 Wisconsin Sesquicentennial with
over 300 performances covering every part of the state.
Information is at:
http://www.davidhbdrake.com/programs/enhanced/wisconsingprogram.htm
*David HB Drake*
Organic Arts Ltd. / 414-702-6053
- For calendar, programs, and information on David visit:
www.davidhbdrake.com
- For YouTube videos go to www.youtube.com /*Search "David HB Drake" and
"MrDHBD"*
- For more Organic Arts master performing artists visit:
www.performingartsmilwaukee.com
"One can be both entertained and educated and not know the difference"
-Mark Twain-
On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 4:17 PM AMY D WYATT <amy.wyatt@wisconsinhistory.org
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wrote:
> Any type of event that celebrates the preservation of a historic places
> and archaeological sites is a great idea.
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> Some events that organizations have done in the past at their own histori
c
> sites or by showcasing a variety of places in their community:
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> · Open house
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> · Walking tour or driving tour of historic districts (docent
led
> or self-guided)
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> · Scavenger hunt
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> · Photo contest
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> · Trivia event
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> · Host a speaker to talk about the importance of historic
> preservation, archaeology, and historic places to the community
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> · Workshop on a preservation topic like how to research the
> history of your house
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> · Historic cemetery tour or clean-up project
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> · Concert, movie night, or arts and craft fairs set at a his
toric
> site
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> · Preservation awards program for worthy projects in the com
munity
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> · Family event with hands-on preservation activity for kids
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> These are some of the most popular ideas, but if you have something in
> mind that you’d like some feedback on I’m happy to help.
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> Thanks!
> Amy Wyatt
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> *From:* localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu [mailto:
> localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu] *On Behalf Of *Barron County
> Historical Society
> *Sent:* Monday, January 27, 2020 1:31 PM
> *To:* localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
> *Subject:* RE: Plan now for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month
> in May
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> Hello Amy,
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> What are the types of events that would celebrate the preservation of
> Wisconsin’s historic sites? We might do like to do something to
promote
> this, if we come up with the right idea. Thanks.
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> Tammy Schutz
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> Barron County Historical Society
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> 715-764-0158
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> *From:* localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu <
> localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu> *On Behalf Of *AMY D WYATT
> *Sent:* Monday, January 27, 2020 11:40 AM
> *To:* 'localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu' <localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu>
> *Subject:* Plan now for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month in Ma
y
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> If you’re organization is hosting an event in May that celebrates
the
> preservation of Wisconsin’s historic sites, let us know and we wi
ll help
> promote it on our website! If you have any questions about the types of
> events that qualify or if you’re looking for ideas, please get in
touch.
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> https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4182
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> Thanks!
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> Amy Wyatt
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> Digital Historic Preservation Coordinator
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> State Historic Preservation Office
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> Wisconsin Historical Society
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> 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
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> 608-264-6506
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> amy.wyatt@wisconsinhistory.org
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