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 on Sunday. Help us celebrate the 110th anniversary
of this great building!
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 Wisconsin
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| ANNUAL REUNION & PICNIC
Buffalo County Training School
110th Anniversary of the School
Sunday, May 27, 2012
11am to 4pm, Alma Area Museum
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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11am-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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Admission |
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Museum is free and open to the public |
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Picnic Ticket is $10 per person & a fundraiser for the Museum |
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ANNUAL MEETING
Program On The "BUFFALO COUNTY RIFLES"
Civil War Soldiers From Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Saturday, June 9, 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 you information on the 350 men who served from Alma and other communities and townships of Buffalo County.
We will 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.
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Saturday, June 9, 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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Admission |
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Annual Meeting is free and open to the public |
Civil War Project
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QUILTING BY THE RIVER
ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
All Weekend ... October 13-14, 2012
10am to 4pm, Alma American Legion Hall
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.
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All Weekend ... October 13th & 14th |
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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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Admission |
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$3 per person |
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 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 9th |
Annual Meeting |
2pm-4pm |
Alma American Legion Hall |
| 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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