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Back Porch Garage Sale
Thurs April 24, Fri April 25, Sat April 26
8AM to 4PM all 3 days
Donations accepted Monday mornings 9-noon
and the week of April 21-23, 9AM-1PM
Two Lights For Tomorrow
The United States of America turns 250 years old next year. Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to begin the celebration. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on two different paths to warn the minute men that the British troops were on the move. Their midnight rides led to “the shot hear round the world,” at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, and start of the American Revolution.
To acknowledge the symbolism of the two lamps placed in the tower of the North Church by Paul Revere, the Dean House staff will be placing two candles in our window for two weeks in April. We will also be hosting a patriotic singalong on our front porch, on Friday April 18, 2025, at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us if you can and be sure to put to lights in your window.
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.