Annual Meeting
Program On The "BUFFALO COUNTY RIFLES"
Civil War Soldiers From Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Sunday, May 20, 2012
2 to 4pm, Alma American Legion Hall
Our Nation is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War from 2011 through 2015. Join the Alma Historical Society as we bring your information on the Buffalo County Rifles, the soldiers who came from Buffalo County, Wisconsin, and a focus on the men & boys from the City of Alma.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
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2pm-4pm |
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Alma American Legion Hall |
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501 North Main Street, Alma, Wisconsin |
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Annual Meeting is free and open to the public |
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Celebrate the 110th Annivesary of the
Buffalo County Training School
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Reunion & Picnic, Buffalo County Training School
110th Anniversary of the School
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Teachers, graduates and pupils from the Buffalo County Normal School/Training School/Teachers College and their descendants will be attending the 2012 Reunion Picnic on Sunday, May 27th. Come and enjoy the stories and remembrances by teachers and students alike and celebrate our 110th Anniversary.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012 |
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Noon-4pm |
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Buffalo County Training School (now the Alma Area Museum) |
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505 South 2nd Street, Alma, Wisconsin |
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Museum is free and open to the public |
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Picnic Ticket is $10 per person and is a fundraiser for the Museum |
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ALMA AREA MUSEUM
OPENING MAY 26, 2012
The Alma Area Museum is closed for the season and will reopen Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26, 2012, with the annual Buffalo County Teachers College Reunion & Picnic.
In 2011, three new exhibits were added to the museum; including the Photography of Gerhard Gesell, Toys Manufactured In Alma and Volunteer Firefighting.
Many thanks to our volunteers, you make the museum possible, and thanks to our visitors for a great season!
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Alma's 2011 Christmas House Walk
The Alma Area Museum was one
of three distinctive houses or buildings
on the 2011 Alma Christmas House Walk.
The Buffalo County Normal School building
was decorated for the Christmas holidays
with several themed Christmas trees and
fresh evergreens inside and out!
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QUILTING BY THE RIVER
October 13-14, 2012
2012 is the 27th anniversary of the Alma Historical Society's annual quilt show. The show celebrates a true American art form. Quilts are from local and regional quilters. Included in the show will be applique quilts, crazy quilts, art quilts, sampler quilts and traditional patchwork pattern quilts. In addition to new quilt projects, the show will also include restoration projects of antique and vintage quilts.
2011 Quilt Show Photo Album
2011 Vintage Quilt Project
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2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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| January 24th |
NO Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| February |
Bakeless Bake Sale |
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| February 28th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| March 27th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| April 24th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| May 20th |
Annual Meeting |
2pm-4pm |
Alma American Legion Hall |
| May 26th |
Museum Opening Day |
1pm-4pm |
Alma Area Museum |
| May 27th |
Training School Reunion Picnic |
Noon-4pm |
Alma Area Museum (Training School) |
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110th Anniversary Celebration |
| Weekly, Sat-Sun |
Museum Open |
1pm-4pm |
Alma Area Museum |
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| June 1st |
Membership Year Begins |
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| June 26th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| July 24th |
Annual Picnic |
6pm-8pm |
Rieck's Lake Park |
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| August 28th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| September 25th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
331 South Main Street |
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| October 13th-14th |
Annual Quilt Show |
10am-4pm |
Alma American Legion Hall |
| October 14th |
Museum Closing Day |
1pm-4pm |
Alma Area Museum |
| October 23rd |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm-8pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| November |
No Monthly Meeting |
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| December |
No Monthly Meeting |
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Alma On The Mississippi
Now Available!
Alma Historical Society's reprinted flagship publication Alma On The Mississippi is now available. Originally published in 1980 and reprinted in 1982 and 1994, this new edition is known as the Memorial Edition and includes the photo album added with the 1994 reprint. Copies can be purchased by sending your check to the Alma Historical Society or by visiting the Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center in Alma, Wisconsin.
To purchase your copy send your check for $33 to:
Alma Historical Society
PO Box 473, Alma, Wisconsin 54610
Please allow two weeks for delivery.
Cost includes $5 for shipping and handling.
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