Current News
Frost Woods Neighborhood now on
National Register of Historic Places
On February 23, it was announced that the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The area has a large concentration of international style houses and other mid-century homes. The district includes 126 residences near the southeast shore of Lake Monona. This area was originally occupied by Native Americans and features the Outlet Mound, a large conical burial mound. Over the past 150 years it evolved from dense woods to a farm and finally to a residential community in 1935. The housing development was specifically designed to integrate with the landscape.
Upcoming Events
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April 12 2nd Sunday Dean House tours 2 & 3pm.
April 23-25. Huge "Garage Sale" Dean House Back Porch
Thurs 8:30 - 5; Fri 8:30 - 5 &. Sat 8:30 - 4
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.