CIVIL WAR PROJECT
Civil War Soldiers From Alma & Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Our Nation is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War from 2011 through 2015. The Alma Historical Society is compiling information on the 350 men who served from Alma and other communities and townships of Buffalo County.
We have a special focus on the 68 men who represented the Buffalo County Rifles led by Major John Hauser of Fountain City. Of these 66 soldiers, 12 died in service and 25 were wounded (with several wounded more than once).
Major Hauser assembled the Buffalo County men who represented Company H of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry, a unit of the famous Iron Brigade. Of Swiss heritage and military training, he is famous for his cry of "Forwart, Forwart" at Gettysburg ... a cry that was remembered for many years by his commanding officer, Gen Rufus R Dawes and those who survived.
Civil War Project
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QUILTING BY THE RIVER
ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
All Weekend ... October 12-13, 2013
10am to 4pm, Alma American Legion Hall
2013 is the 28th 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.
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All Weekend ... October 12th & 13th |
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10am-4pm |
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Alma American Legion Hall |
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501 North Main Street, Alma, Wisconsin |
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$3 per person |
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2013 EVENTS
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| January 22nd |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| February 26th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| March 26th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| April 23rd |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| May 25th |
Opening Day -- Museum |
1pm |
Alma Area Museum |
| May 28th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| Weekly, Sat-Sun |
Museum Open |
1pm-4pm |
Alma Area Museum |
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| June 8th |
Annual Meeting |
1pm-4pm |
Alma Legion Hall |
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| June 25th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| July 23rd |
Annual Picnic |
6pm |
Rieck's Lake Park |
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| August 27th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma Area Museum |
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| September 24th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma Area Museum |
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| October 12th-13th |
Annual Quilt Show |
10am-4pm |
Alma American Legion Hall |
| October 13th |
Museum Closing Day |
1pm-4pm |
Alma Area Museum |
| October 22nd |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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| November 26th |
Monthly Meeting |
7pm |
Alma City Hall |
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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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