From: "Bobbie Erdmann" <bobbiee@centurytel.net> Subject: RE: Planning events for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month? Date: Mon, 10 May 2021 16:24:04 -0500 Message-ID: <7ECC189E46724C3A98CD74E64BDACD83@ErdmannHP>
Our Berlin High School Alumni Association, the oldest Alumni Association in
the State, is celebrating their
150th Anniversary. Because of the COVID restrictions, the organization
regretfully cancelled their annual
Banquet. The Berlin Historical Society invited them to put up a display in
our new building windows. Our
building is located in a central location downtown on Market Square. The
diplay will be up for the entire
month of May and is posted on several social media sites for out-of-towners
to review.
Bobbie Erdmann
Berlin Area Historical Society
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From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu
[mailto:localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu] On Behalf Of AMY D WYATT
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2021 9:12 AM
To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
Subject: Planning events for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Month?
If your organization is hosting an event in May that celebrates the
preservation of Wisconsin's historic places, let us know and we will help
promote it on our website at
https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4182. If you have any
questions about the types of events that qualify or if you're looking for
ideas, please get in touch.
Any type of event that celebrates the preservation of historic places and
archaeological sites is a great idea.
Some events that organizations have done in the past at their own historic
sites or by showcasing a variety of places in their community:
* Open house
* Walking tour or driving tour of historic districts (docent led or
self-guided)
* Scavenger hunt
* Photo contest
* Trivia event
* Host a speaker to talk about the importance of historic
preservation, archaeology, and historic places to the community
* Workshop on a preservation topic like how to research the history
of your house
* Historic cemetery tour or clean-up project
* Concert, movie night, or arts and craft fairs set at a historic
site
* Preservation awards program for worthy projects in the community
* Family event with preservation activity for kids
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.
Amy Wyatt
Digital Historic Preservation Coordinator
State Historic Preservation Office
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706
608-264-6506
amy.wyatt@wisconsinhistory.org
Wisconsin Historical Society
Collecting, Preserving, and Sharing Stories Since 1846
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