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MONONA HISTORY CLUB
"Finding the Spirit in the Wood"
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A film by Greta Wing Miller of the 10-day Harry Whitehorse International Woodcarving Festival in June 2024. ​
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SUNDAY JANUARY 26 2PM MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE DEAN HOUSE
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.