MONONA HISTORY CLUB 2019-2020
MONONA HISTORY CLUB SCHEDULE 2019-2020
Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Rd - Sundays 2-4 PM
October 13, 2019
Monona’s Mid-Century Ranch-style Houses
Architect Della Hansmann will talk about Mid-Century Ranch Houses, their history and design elements and suggest ways to bring them up-to-date while keeping their unique character.
November 10, 2019
History of Monona Drive Businesses
Ann Waidelich, Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society curator, will
present a PowerPoint program on the history of some of the businesses along the Monona side of Monona Drive. Bring you memories & souvenirs and let’s go back in time to recall shopping, dining and having fun along Monona Drive.
December 8, 2019
Christmas at the historic Dean House, 4718 Monona Dr.
Come and enjoy tours, carol singing around the pump organ,
refreshments, and a recitation of The Night Before Christmas.
January 12, 2020
Sid Boyum: Life is an Illusion
Gretta Wing Miller, a documentary film maker, will present her latest project. Join us for a cinematic exploration of the life and times of an Atwood Avenue artist, character and loveable curmudgeon.
February 9, 2020
Discovering Your Family History
Laurie Bessler, Wisconsin Historical Society geneaologist, will
discuss how to use Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
March 8, 2020
Monona Architectural Survey
Rick Bernstein, Monona Landmarks Commission, will report on the
findings of the Monona Architectural Survey
April 19, 2020
Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance videos on the Badger Army Ammunition Plant
“Restoring the Sauk Prairie” and “Historic Apple Trees of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant”
Melanie Lichtfeld portraying Bella Boyd: Siren of the South
Monona History Club, March 10, 2019