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BOB BEAN CELEBRATION OF LIFE
(1932-2025)
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During this special 4th of July season, please join us to commemorate the life of one of the Founding Fathers of HBGHS, Bob Bean, who passed away in November 2025.
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Celebration of Life
Sunday July 19, 2026
2 pm - 5 pm
Dean House
4718 Monona Drive
Upcoming Events
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BACK PORCH CONCERTS
Thursdays at 7PM off back porch
4718 Monona Drive
June 25 - All That Jazz
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July 9 - Sorry Mountain Band
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July 16 - New Horizons Band
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July 23 - The Ragged Blade Band
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July 30 - 5:30 Ice Cream Social
7:00 Vets on Frets​
Dean House Tours
The Victorian-style 9-room house museum is open for tours on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 2-4 PM, tours start at 2 and 3 o'clock.
Mission Statement
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HBGHS enriches community life by collecting and sharing the history of the historic township of Blooming Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin including Monona and southeast Madison, its development and its people including the Ho Chunk, pioneer families and recent residents.
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HBGHS is dedicated to the conservation and interpretation of the Nathaniel & Harriet Dean Victorian House Museum.
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HBGHS and the Dean House Museum will engage with the community to bring history to life by being a treasured source of information and education celebrating all aspects of the history of the original township of Blooming Grove, Monona and southeast Madison.
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HBGHS aspires to be a destination where visitors and volunteers are valued and feel they belong. With conscious intent and continuous learning, HBGHS Board and volunteers will address barriers to inclusion through education, operational changes, and partnerships with the community.