Calendar

Sat May 2: VCHS Grill-out at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Proceeds to benefit the VCHS.

Tues May 5: VCHS program at the Vernon County History Center, 7 p.m.
UW La Crosse assistant professor Laura Godden will present a historical overview
of postcards that highlights their significance as local history research tools.

Thurs May 14: Genealogy class† meets at the Vernon County History Center, 9 a.m.
Wisconsin Historical Society genealogy librarian Rebecca Hopman will present a class via Zoom about the WHS Library resources — “A Visit to WHS: Practical Tips for Planning Your Family History Research Trip”
(note the earlier than usual start time)

Weds May 20: VCHS Board meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the Vernon County History Center.

Sat May 23: Sherry-Butt House opens for the summer season:
Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.,
plus Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Fri May 29: Friday Night Pizza Barn at Sittin Pretty Farm,
S5990 Chamberlain Ridge Ln., Viroqua, 5 – 8 p.m.

June 1: Summer hours begin at the Vernon County History Center:
Open Monday–Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,or by appointment.

Tues June 2: VCHS program at the Vernon County History Center, 6:30 p.m.
America@250 Community Conversation

Thurs June 11: Genealogy class† trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society library
in Madison — details TBA. Contact the History Center to sign up.

Weds June 17: VCHS Board meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the Vernon County History Center.

Sat June 20: VCHS Grill-out at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Proceeds to benefit the VCHS.

Sat July 4: Annual Marcia Andrew memorial Strawberry Shortcake Social
1 – 5 p.m. at the Sherry-Butt House, 795 N. Main St., Viroqua.

Weds July 8: Public reading of the Declaration of Independence
outside at the Vernon County Museum and History Center, 5 p.m.

Thurs July 9: Genealogy class† meets at the Vernon County History Center
10 a.m. Topic TBA.

Weds July 15: VCHS Board meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the Vernon County History Center.

Tues July 21: UW Madison Prof. Daniel Kapust will speak on
“The Idea of America and the Constitutional Debates”
Vernon County Museum and History Center, 6p.m.

Sat July 25: VCHS Grill-out at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Proceeds to benefit the VCHS.

† All genealogy classes are $5 for non-members, free for members. Renew your membership today!