The Hoard Historical Museum and the Fort Atkinson Community Band have each slated activities to be held over the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Hoard Historical Museum will be offering a full slate of activities Saturday, July 1, including tours of the 1841-built Foster House and Fort Atkinson’s historical...
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Camplin, Curran, Nelson receive Rotary Club service awards
Editor's note: The following story has been republished following a site-related technical issue. By Chris Spangler The Rotary Club of Fort Atkinson has recognized three members who exemplify the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.” Bill Camplin, Kris Curran and Jim Nelson were honored during the club’s annual picnic luncheon...
Fort Chamber announces third annual ‘Evening in the Garden’
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be hosting the third annual “An Evening in the Garden.” The event will be held on two dates, both Thursdays, including June 29 and Aug. 3. Both events will be held at Blodgett Garden Center, 1222 Janesville Ave., Fort...
‘It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing’
As the Duke Ellington and Irving Mills song “It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got that Swing” proclaims, some 150 people arrived Saturday evening at the Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, to swing, and otherwise move to the music of yesteryear.The museum hosted a reenactment of a 1940s...
Hoard Museum, Rome-Sullivan, Bark River historical societies each announce weekend events
The Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Atkinson, and the Rome-Sullivan and Bark River Woods historical societies each have announced events slated for this weekend. The Hoard Historical Museum will be hosting an outdoor concert and dance with music performed by a band called: “Vintage Swing Band." The event, which will feature...