Explore the history and context around the Juneteenth holiday in the United States. Topics explored will include the history of racial injustice in the U.S., the Civil War and the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation. Additionally, we encourage groups to explore the modern significance of Juneteenth and its long-term impact.

Experience the world of Wisconsin's early immigrants. Step into the daily lives of the people who called our historic structures ‘home’, while learning their immigration story, ethnic traditions, and how they made their life here in America.

Dear Detective,

I hear you’re ready to get to work. And not a moment too soon. We’ve got a case at our local history museum and we need you to get right on it. The historians there are stumped. They have a bunch of unidentified artifacts on their hands. Big things, small things, heavy things, light things. The folks at the museum don’t know how or why any of them were used.

Explore the intertwining of cultural celebrations, and reflect on how they color our current community’s festive season. Highlights include explorations of St. Lucy’s Day, a traditional tree lighting, and more. You may even encounter that jolly old elf, St. Nick!