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September
Tuesday, 7: School Year Hours Resume
Tuesdays: 1 - 8 p.m. (free admission 5 - 8 p.m.)
Wednesdays – Fridays, and Sundays: 1 – 5 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, 7 or Thursday, 9: Docent In-Service & Continental Breakfast
New and returning museum docents are invited to attend one of two sessions offered. The recent children’s gallery installment, “History Quest” and CVM’s “ChippePedia” project will be introduced, along with general tours and program coverage for the fall. Sessions run from 9:30-11:30 am. Please RSVP by contacting Karen at 715-834-7871 or k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com.
Sunday, 12: Grandparent’s Day + Second Sundaes. 1-5 pm.
Celebrate this special occasion while enjoying buy-one-get-the-second-for-half-price sundaes in our vintage Ice Cream Parlor. Also try out the ‘I Spy’ History Adventure for September, School Days, and make a mini abacus to take home. All activities included in the price of regular admission, $4 adults; $2 ages 4-17, 3 and under free.
Tuesday, 14: Family Resource Center Fun Night at the Museum. 6-8 pm
Open house event for FRC members.
Tuesday, 21: Homeschooler’s Field Day, “Mapping History” 2-4 pm
A geography-themed Adventures in History learning experience for students and their families, featuring a ‘Where’s That?’ interactive maps tour, Wisconsin Geo Bee with prizes, and many fun hands-on activities for budding cartographers! $5 per student ($3 with member discount) with early bird registration. After September 14th, $8 per student ($5 with member discount). Contact Karen at 715-834-7871 or k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com for details.
Wednesday, 22: Bus Trip to see the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
Friday, 24: Homeschooler’s Field Day, “Mapping History” (Repeat session) 10 am – 12 Noon
October
Tuesday, 5: Junior Achievement & ECASD Success Skills Workshop. 8-11:30 am.
Saturday, 9: Constructing Liberty
Sunday, 10: Second Sundaes. 1-5 pm.
Spend the afternoon enjoying buy-one-get-the-second-for-half-price sundaes in our vintage Ice Cream Parlor. Then, embark on our ‘I Spy’ History Adventure for October, Sports Scene, and make your own Cheesehead Hats to take home. All activities included in the price of regular admission, $4 adults; $2 ages 4-17, 3 and under free.
Friday, 15: CVM booth at the NWEA Convention (Off-site: Memorial High School) 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Tuesday, 19: Homeschooler’s Field Day, “Teens Behind-the-Scenes” Workshop. 2-4 pm. An introduction to museum collections, archives, and exhibit design for students ages 13-17. This program includes a Behind-the-Scenes tour, “Saving History” preservation lesson, and ‘Learning from Objects’ hands-on artifact study. $5 per student ($3 with member discount) with early bird registration only. After October 5th, $8 per student ($5 with member discount). Enrollment is limited to 24 students. Contact Karen at 715-824-7871 or k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com for details.
Friday, 21: Homeschooler’s Field Day, “Teens Behind-the-Scenes” Workshop. (Repeat Session). 10 am -12 Noon.
Monday, 25: Volunteer Recognition and Annual Meeting:
Look for your invitation in the mail!
November
Tuesday, 2: Big Brothers Big Sisters Night at the Museum. 5-8 pm
Open house event for BBBS matches and their families.
Friday, 5 and Saturday 6: Craft Guild Craft Sale: The craft sale will be at the Schlegelmilch House at the corner of Lake and Farwell streets. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Tuesday, 9: Putnam Heights Family Night at the Museum. 5-8 pm
Open house event for teachers, students, and their families.
Saturday, 13: Constructing Liberty
Saturday, 13: Crimps & Clasps & Beads, Oh My—The Sequel!
Instructor Maddie Black is back to teach this popular jewelry-making class for beginners. Students will learn how to crimp, attach a clasp, and use bead tips, as well as develop skills for working with basic beading tools to create their own one-of-a-kind designs. They will leave class having completed a gorgeous necklace and bracelet set! All equipment and materials for this session will be provided. Class fees are $25 per person, or $22 with museum member discount. Enrollment is limited. Contact Maddie at 715-835-9114 or vitabona@att.net for details.
Tuesday, 16: Fifth Annual National History Day Kick-Off. 6-8 pm.
A special evening for area teachers, parents, and students involved in NHD competition. This year’s theme, “Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences” will be discussed, along with presentations and displays showcasing past winners’ projects. Sarah Aschbrenner, NHD State Coordinator, will be the keynote speaker. A research scavenger hunt throughout the museum’s exhibit galleries will also be held for prizes, and light refreshments will be served. Contact Karen at 715-834-7871 or k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com for details.
Thursday, 25: Thanksgiving. CVM will be closed.
Tuesday, 30: Reading Partners Literacy Celebration. 5-8 pm.
Annual open house event for Reading Partners and their families.
December
Friday, 3: ECASD Secondary Staff Development Day. 10-11:30 am.
Educator’s Open House.
Saturday, 4: Wonderful Wire Work Revisited. 2-4 pm.
Maddie Black returns to teach a second jewelry-making class for intermediate learners. Students will create their own pounded hoop earrings and pendant necklaces, while exploring common wire bending techniques, such as loops and swirls. They will also become familiar with using nylon jaw, round, needle, and flat-nosed pliers, along with pounding blocks and hammers. All tools, materials and supplies for this session will be provided. Class fees are $25 per person, or $22 with museum member discount. Enrollment is limited. Contact Maddie at 715-835-9114 or vitabona@att.net for details.
Sunday, 5: Holiday Harp Concert. 2-4 pm.
Saturday, 12: Second Sundaes. 1-5 pm.
Flavors of the season, including Peppermint Stick, are featured for buy-one-get-the-second-for-half-price sundaes in the Ice Cream Parlor this month! Experience December’s ‘I Spy’ History Adventure, Toys-and-Games, and have some old-fashioned fun! Play Buzz Saw and other classics, then make-your-own Cup & Ball replica to take home.
Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. CVM will be closed.
Ongoing
Exhibits
Main Gallery: Paths of the People; Settlement
and Survival
Rural Heritage Wing: Farm Life
Farmhouse Object Theater: This Day
Ayres Associates Gallery: In the Neighborhood
Coming in late June:
History Quest : A brand-new exhibit for kids
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