Local author Corey Geiger will be holding a book reading and signing at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16.
Geiger’s book, “On a Wisconsin Family Farm: Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture,” follows the history of his family matriarch Anna Satorie, who was the sole owner of her family’s homestead in an era before it was commonplace for women to own property. Later, she married John Burich and together they continued to improve her farm.
Geiger’s book explores the history of his family as it is connected to the farm and land.
“We are very excited to have Corey join us,” Hoard Historical Museum Director Merrilee Lee said in a recent press release about the event. “Corey is a world-renown journalist in the agricultural world, sharing vital agricultural information and farm stories with people around the world. Now he’s sharing his family farm’s story through his new book,” Lee added.
According to information released by the museum, Geiger is managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman magazine, published in Fort Atkinson by W.D. Hoard and Sons Company. He joined the editorial team in 1995 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In his editorial role at Hoard’s Dairyman, he has expanded the dairy magazine’s market to include Hoard’s Dairyman China, which joined its English, Japanese, and Spanish editions. He has spoken to professional audiences in Canada, China, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and twenty U.S. states, according to the release.
During his appearance at the Hoard Historical Museum, Geiger will be reading selections from his book while also sharing background information.
Books will be available for purchase and for signing, or individuals are welcome to bring their own pre-purchased book for Geiger to sign.
The program will be held in the museum’s Jones Family Gallery and is free to attend. Please note that the wearing of facemasks is required in the museum building, the release stated.
The Hoard Historical Museum is able to provide these programs and tours at no cost to the public due to the ongoing support of the museum’s membership and business patrons, as well as the City of Fort Atkinson. Membership is open to anyone; contact the museum for more information.
The Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine Museum are located at 401 Whitewater Ave. in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The museums are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call (920) 563-7769 or visit www.hoardmuseum.org.
Local author Corey Geiger. Contributed photo.
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