BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sheboygan County Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sheboygan County Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sheboygan County Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250422T152639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181654Z UID:990000307-1749427200-1761436799@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:In Celebration of Summer DESCRIPTION:The Season We Wait All Year For\n With its ample sunshine\, long days\, and warm temperatures\, summer has always been the season of celebrations. The Sheboygan County Museum invites all to revel in this favorite time of year with the temporary exhibition In Celebration of Summer\, on display from June 9 through October 25\, 2025.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheboygan county’s summer vibe is bursting with upbeat parades\, lively gatherings\, exciting trips\, outdoor entertainment\, and relaxing moments. These pastimes\, most developed over the last two centuries\, are fundamentally linked together and represent the joy inherent in the summer season. \nThrough the themes of Marching Down Main\, Sun’s Out – School’s Out\, R& R\, Competitions to Cream Puffs\, and Festivals & Fry Outs\, In Celebration of Summer provides visitors a journey through generations of community traditions and a growing leisure economy with objects from the Museum’s collection alongside a variety of photographs. \nEmbrace that summer state of mind with In Celebration of Summer and discover the past and present of the season we wish would last just a bit longer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included with Museum Admission\n Museum HoursMonday – Friday\, 10:00am – 5:00pmSaturday\, 10:00am – 3:00pm(Closed holidays) URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/in-celebration-of-summer/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Summer-Celeb-169.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250505T162941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T163835Z UID:990000316-1751981400-1751985000@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Show & Tell: This Object Changed Me DESCRIPTION:Sheboygan County Museum and libraries across the county host an hour long show and tell for adults at the library. \n\nBring an object from home that expresses something about you.\nTell your story\nDiscuss others’ stories\nGet a guide to help you document that story\n\nPreliminary Schedule \n\n6/10 @ 1:30pm\, Elkhart Lake Public Library\, Elkhart Lake\n6/17 @ 1:30pm\, Cedar Grove Public Library\, Cedar Grove\n6/24 @ 9:30am\, Oostburg Public Library\, Oostburg\n7/1 @ 9:30am\, Mead Public Library\, Sheboygan\n7/8 @ 1:30pm\, Plymouth Public Library\, Plymouth\n7/15 @ 1:30pm\, Lakeview Community Library\, Random Lake\n7/29 @ 1:30 pm\, Kohler Public Library\, Kohler\n\nPre-registration is encouraged but not required\, and the program is free.\n \n Pre-Register Now URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/show-tell-this-object-changed-me-6/ CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fairy-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T181500 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250418T172752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T201301Z UID:990000294-1752167700-1752171300@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Object Exposure 2025 DESCRIPTION:Community members reveal an object from the SCM collection to help tell their stories and to ask you about yours.Everyone welcome! Chat and connect over the history we share. \nFebruary 27: Men’s Fashion\, Leovardo AguilarApril 24: Credit\, Joshua MacDonaldJuly 10: Sports\, Allen VangSeptember 25: Tools\, Laura Rammer \n5:15pm–6:15pm; $5 Public or Free for MembersPre-registration strongly encouraged for this special\, after hours program: bit.ly/thesheboe  \n  \n \n Pre-Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Object Exposure 2025 generously sponsored by Kohler Credit Union URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/object-exposure-2025-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Updated-2025-Vang-OE-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250505T163023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T163949Z UID:990000317-1752586200-1752589800@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Show & Tell: This Object Changed Me DESCRIPTION:Sheboygan County Museum and libraries across the county host an hour long show and tell for adults at the library. \n\nBring an object from home that expresses something about you.\nTell your story\nDiscuss others’ stories\nGet a guide to help you document that story\n\nPreliminary Schedule \n\n6/10 @ 1:30pm\, Elkhart Lake Public Library\, Elkhart Lake\n6/17 @ 1:30pm\, Cedar Grove Public Library\, Cedar Grove\n6/24 @ 9:30am\, Oostburg Public Library\, Oostburg\n7/1 @ 9:30am\, Mead Public Library\, Sheboygan\n7/8 @ 1:30pm\, Plymouth Public Library\, Plymouth\n7/15 @ 1:30pm\, Lakeview Community Library\, Random Lake\n7/29 @ 1:30 pm\, Kohler Public Library\, Kohler\n\nPre-registration is encouraged but not required\, and the program is free.\n \n Pre-Register Now URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/show-tell-this-object-changed-me-7/ CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fairy-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250519T144826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T153243Z UID:990000328-1753376400-1753381800@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Throwback Lantern Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get extended resources\, time\, and inspiration to reimagine lantern patterns from the past to make a new lantern that shows who you are now. See past community lanterns in the “In Celebration of Summer” exhibit. \nUse your special lantern at the free Vollrath Bowl Lantern Parade on August 18. \nAll ages welcome (minors under 15 with an adult). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-registration is required.\n$10 – Members     $15 – Public \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/throwback-lantern-workshop/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lantern-Parade-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250505T163105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T164138Z UID:990000318-1753795800-1753799400@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Show & Tell: This Object Changed Me DESCRIPTION:Sheboygan County Museum and libraries across the county host an hour long show and tell for adults at the library. \n\nBring an object from home that expresses something about you.\nTell your story\nDiscuss others’ stories\nGet a guide to help you document that story\n\nPreliminary Schedule \n\n6/10 @ 1:30pm\, Elkhart Lake Public Library\, Elkhart Lake\n6/17 @ 1:30pm\, Cedar Grove Public Library\, Cedar Grove\n6/24 @ 9:30am\, Oostburg Public Library\, Oostburg\n7/1 @ 9:30am\, Mead Public Library\, Sheboygan\n7/8 @ 1:30pm\, Plymouth Public Library\, Plymouth\n7/15 @ 1:30pm\, Lakeview Community Library\, Random Lake\n7/29 @ 1:30 pm\, Kohler Public Library\, Kohler\n\nPre-registration is encouraged but not required\, and the program is free.\n \n Pre-Register Now URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/show-tell-this-object-changed-me-8/ CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fairy-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120611 CREATED:20250519T151717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T175826Z UID:990000329-1754928000-1754935200@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Vollrath Bowl Lantern Making DESCRIPTION:From 1935–2011\, the Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns\, walked in the parade\, spectated\, performed skits\, and showcased a flashlight dance. \nSheboygan County Museum invites children and families to learn about this community tradition in a hands-on/feet-on way. Participants can enjoy Food Truck Mondays at Vollrath Park and stop by our tables to make a lantern. Let your light shine bright in the community that loves you at the culminating parade. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lantern Making\n at Vollrath BowlAugust 11 & 18\, 4:00pm-6:00pmFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lantern Parade\n at Vollrath BowlAugust 18\, 8:00pmFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rain date for making & paradeAugust 25\, 4:00pm–6:00pm & 8:00pm URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/vollrath-bowl-lantern-making-parade/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lantern-Parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120612 CREATED:20250519T152703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T204000Z UID:990000330-1756137600-1756137600@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Vollrath Bowl Lantern Making & Parade DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, the Museum hasPOSTPONED the August 18 LANTERN MAKING & PARADEto our rain date – August 25\, 2025. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n From 1935–2011\, the Lantern Parade marked the end of the recreation department’s summer playground program each August. In some years they had thousands of participants who made themed lanterns\, walked in the parade\, spectated\, performed skits\, and showcased a flashlight dance. \nSheboygan County Museum invites children and families to learn about this community tradition in a hands-on/feet-on way. Participants can enjoy Food Truck Mondays at Vollrath Park and stop by our tables to make a lantern. Let your light shine bright in the community that loves you at the culminating parade. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 🏮🏮JOIN US ON OUR RAIN DATE! 🏮🏮August 25\, 4:00pm–6:00pm & 8:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lantern Making\n at Vollrath BowlAugust 11 & 25 18\, 4:00pm-6:00pmFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lantern Parade\n at Vollrath BowlAugust 25 18\, 8:00pmFree URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/vollrath-bowl-lantern-making-parade-2/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lantern-Parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTSTAMP:20260430T120612 CREATED:20250505T155857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T174939Z UID:990000324-1756425600-1756684799@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Plank Road Rendezvous 2025 DESCRIPTION:Gather\n Gather with Fur-Trade Era reenactors to see the jobs\, tools\, clothes\, food\, and fires of fur-trade travelers. Visit their encampment throughout the Plank Road Rendezvous to experience life in the early 1800s. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPORTS DEMOS Active Atlatl\, knife throw\, black powder gun\, and archery \nEXPLORE Animal Scavenger Hunt across the Museum campus \nCOMPETE Participate in the public atlatl competition \nPLAY Fur Trade Era toys & games\, beeswax lip balm making\, selfie station\, learn to use an atlatl (ages 7+) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hours\n Friday\, August 29\, 2025  10:00am – 5:00pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 2025  10:00am – 5:00pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 2025  10:00am – 1:00 pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scheduled Activities\n Participate in these scheduled experiences during the Plank Road Rendezvous \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LUNCH & LEARN Indigenous Ways of Knowing About Wisconsin’s Tribal NationsFriday\, August 29\, 2025 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nBYO lunch and learn about the worldviews of Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations with Professor Annie Jones of UW- Madison \n \n \n \n \n \n HAIR-STORY WORKSHOPSaturday\, August 30\, 2025 – 10:00am – 11:30am \nEra-specific hair\, beard\, skincare\, and style\, plus what it communicated. Talk with the owner of 100% U Salon\, Willy Millard \n \n \n \n \n \n JACQUE VIEAU: SHEBOYGAN’S FIRST DOCUMENTED FUR TRADER IN 1795Saturday\, August 30\, 2025 – 12:30PM – 1:30pm \nHistorian Ryan Protz and Vieau descendant Lori Vieau Jarvenpaa unpack trading posts in Sheboygan with original Fur Trade artifacts \n \n \n \n \n \n YOU’RE THE FUR TRADERSaturday\, August 30\, 2025 – 1:30pm – 2:00pm \nKids and adults can feel the stakes of trading in this fun scenario \n \n \n \n \n \n ATLATL DROP-IN WORKSHOPFriday\, August 29\, 2025 – 10:00am – 11:30amSaturday\, August 30\, 2025 – 10:00am – 11:30am \nLearn how to throw using an atlatl and experience an ancient tool in modern day. Prepare for the Official Atlatl Competitions at the Plank Road Rendezvous or just learn something new about a centuries old technology. \n \n \n \n \n \n OFFICIAL ATLATL COMPETITIONFriday\, August 29\, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pmSaturday\, August 30\, 2025 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nCompete against others in the Atlatl Competition. The competition is free\, open to the public\, and competitors will be accepted on a first come basis each day. \n\nMaximum 5 competitors per day (accepted on a first-come basis)\nMixed age competition\nComplete 10 throws at 2 set distances\nSee yourself on the World Atlatl Association 2025 ISAC Scores URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/plank-road-rendezvous-2025/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Discuss & Remember,Learn & Discover,Public Programming,Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/16x9-Rendezvous-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120612 CREATED:20250728T152318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T160645Z UID:990000331-1758211200-1758220200@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Downtown Dough Historic Bakery Tour DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n Take a one-mile walk to hear and taste the first-hand Sheboygan story of bakery owners Rosa Perez\, Rick Navis\, and John Johnston. Hear about their passions and sample a sweet at Johnston’s Bakery\, City Bakery\, and Rosa’s Bakery food truck near Uptown Parklet. \nCost: Members $12/ Public $15 \n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-registration is REQUIRED.Children 15 and under must register with an adult. URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/downtown-dough-historic-bakery-tour/ CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Downtown-Dough-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T181500 DTSTAMP:20260430T120612 CREATED:20250820T203025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T203030Z UID:990000334-1758820500-1758824100@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Object Exposure 2025: Tools with Laura Rammer DESCRIPTION:For the final Object Exposure of 2025\, Dr. Laura Rammer talks about her connection to a tool from the Sheboygan County Museum collection and asks for your stories about tools\, large and small.\n \n \n \n \n \n She is an award-winning dentist\, local business owner\, and Sheboygan County Holstein Association Member. She is excited to chat and connect over the history we share.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n September 25\, 2025\n 5:15pm – 6:15pmFree for Members or $5 for public \nPre-registration encouraged \n \n \n \n Pre-Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   Object Exposure 2025 generously sponsored by Kohler Credit Union URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/object-exposure-2025-laura-rammer/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-Object-Exposure-Web-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120612 CREATED:20250730T160701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T160814Z UID:990000332-1760371200-1760378400@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:FAMILY NIGHTS - Outdoor Tree Art DESCRIPTION:Families learn about Wisconsin’s FIRST Tree City USA and Wisconsin’s FIRST Tree City of the World – SHEBOYGAN! \nCreate land art and cyanotypes together using beautiful fall leaves while reflecting on the magic of the area. Explore the full Museum campus. \n \n \n \n \n \n Drop-in: 4:00pm-6:00pm \nCost: Regular Museum admission or Free for MembersAdult (18 – 61) – $10Seniors (62+) and  Active Military – $7Youth (6-17) $5Child (0-5) Free URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-nights-outdoor-tree-art/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tree-City-16x9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTSTAMP:20260430T120612 CREATED:20250912T213037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T205753Z UID:990000335-1764288000-1767139199@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Holiday Memories 2025 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Sheboygan County Museum at the annual Holiday Memories event – a destination to create memories alongside sharing in an experience of years past. \nA magical exhibition rooted in the animated holiday window displays of Sheboygan’s H.C. Prange Company Department Store is accompanied by favorites Bruce the Spruce\, vintage Garton Toys to pedal in the ride-on corral\, and family friendly activities. The joy continues campus wide with festively decorated Community Trees\, the David Taylor House and Weinhold Log Cabin. \nMake plans now to visit or dive into one of the many merry scheduled events. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday memories hours & Admission\n November 28 through December 30\, 2025    (closed December 24/25) \nMonday & Tuesday – Noon to 7:00pmWednesday through Sunday – Noon to 5:00pm \n$10 Adults\, $7 Senior (62+)\, $7 Active Military\, $5 Youth (6-17)Museum members free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Specially Scheduled\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lakeshore O-Gauge Model Railroad Display\n Only on display opening weekend \nFriday\, November 28 – Sunday\, November 30\, 2025 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Family Craft Night\n Spend time together as you make themed crafts and have special conversations \n\nMonday\, December 1\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm\nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm\nMonday\, December 22\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Storytime\n Sing\, dance and enjoy seasonally sweet and silly books \n\nTuesday\, December 2\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm\nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm\nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm\nTuesday\, December 23\, 2025 | 4:30pm – 5:00pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visits with santa\n Santa has penciled stops at the Sheboygan County Museum to spend some special time with YOU during Holiday Memories 2025. Check out his schedule here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Day\n Enjoy FREE ADMISSION for all to Holiday Memories 2025 on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Music Entertainment\n Festive performances from area musicians\, included with Holiday Memories admission. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christmas at the Taylor House\n Deck the halls at the historic Taylor House in all its season decor\, with live music\, festive treats\, and exclusive access to the cupola & basement \nNew for 2025 – choose from two different evenings for this special ticketed event \n\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nFriday\, December 12\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THANK YOU\n \n \n \n \n \n LEAD SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n The Merkel Foundation\, Inc.\n \n \n \n \n \n SUPPORTING SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported by URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/holiday-memories-2025/ CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Public Programming,Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HM-2025-169-General.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251031T201606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T174624Z UID:990000347-1764288000-1766534399@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Visits with Santa - Holiday Memories 2025 DESCRIPTION:Santa has penciled stops at the Sheboygan County Museum into his very busy schedule to spend some special time with YOU during Holiday Memories 2025. Bring your lists and favorite drawing to talk with the season’s favorite jolly guy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 28 - December 23\, 2025\n Friday\, November 28 |  12:00pm – 5:00pmSaturdays & Sundays | 12:00pm – 5:00pmTuesdays | 3:30 pm – 7:00pm (except during Storytime with Santa 4:30 – 5:15) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exciting Update - Extra Santa Time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Remember\, schedule changes do happen. Check the Museum’s FACEBOOK page for the most up-to-date Santa announcements. URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/visits-with-santa-holiday-memories-2025/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Santa-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T164515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172400Z UID:990000338-1764606600-1764613800@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Family Craft Night DESCRIPTION:Spend time together \n As you make themed crafts and have special conversations. \nMonday\, December 1\, 2025 | Holiday Card Paper Weaving \nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 | Caramel Apple \nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 | Stained Glass Candle Holder \nMonday\, December 22\, 2025 | Snowy Village \nDrop in anytime between 4:30pm – 6:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-craft-night-2/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Craft-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T171512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172126Z UID:990000342-1764693000-1764694800@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Winter Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, Singing\, Santa\n Enjoy stories with Santa and Mead Public Library’s Youth Services Librarian “Alison the Elf.” Play jingle bells\, sing\, dance\, and read seasonally sweet and silly books. \nTuesday\, December 2\, 2025 \nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 \nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 \nTuesday\, December 23\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/winter-storytime/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Winter-Storytime-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251008T164022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T164203Z UID:990000346-1765022400-1765040400@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Community Day - Holiday Memories 2025 DESCRIPTION:Experience Holiday Memories\n Mark your calendars for this special day of FREE ADMISSION to Holiday Memories 2025. Enjoy the exhibits\, decorations\, historic buildings\, live music\, and more of one of the Museum’s most popular exhibits and events of the year. \nHoliday Memories is a destination to create memories\, alongside sharing in an experience of years past.  A magical exhibition rooted in the animated holiday window displays of Sheboygan’s H.C. Prange Company store is accompanied by favorites Bruce the Spruce\, vintage Garton toys to pedal in the ride-on corral\, and family-friendly activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Memories 2025 Community Day generously supported by Garton Family Foundation URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/community-day-holiday-memories-2025/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HM-25-Community-169.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T164740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172331Z UID:990000339-1765211400-1765218600@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Family Craft Night DESCRIPTION:Spend time together \n As you make themed crafts and have special conversations. \nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 | Caramel Apple \nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 | Stained Glass Candle Holder \nMonday\, December 22\, 2025 | Snowy Village \nDrop in anytime between 4:30pm – 6:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-craft-night-3/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Craft-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T172611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172653Z UID:990000343-1765297800-1765299600@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Winter Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, Singing\, Santa\n Enjoy stories with Santa and Mead Public Library’s Youth Services Librarian “Alison the Elf.” Play jingle bells\, sing\, dance\, and read seasonally sweet and silly books. \nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 \nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 \nTuesday\, December 23\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/winter-storytime-2/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Winter-Storytime-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T161656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T204757Z UID:990000336-1765472400-1765479600@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Christmas at the Taylor House DESCRIPTION:Deck the halls at the historic Taylor House in all its season decor\n This after hours event features exclusive access to cupola views and basement jail remnants\, live music\, festive hors d’oeuvres\, a specialty drink and an open bar. \nNew this year\, you have TWO nights from which to choose. \nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n Live Music by Eric Neave of Cedarwell \nFriday\, December 12\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n Live Music by Jim Ohlschmidt and Rick Gustafson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS: $20 Members/ $25 Public \n \n Purchase Now URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/christmas-at-the-taylor-house-5/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-TH-Christmas-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T162733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T205307Z UID:990000337-1765558800-1765566000@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Christmas at the Taylor House DESCRIPTION:Deck the halls at the historic Taylor House in all its season decor\n This after hours event features exclusive access to cupola views and basement jail remnants\, live music\, festive hors d’oeuvres\, a specialty drink and an open bar. \nNew this year\, you have TWO nights from which to choose. \nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nLive music by Erik Neave of Cedarwell \nFriday\, December 12\, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm\nLive music by Jim Ohlschmidt and Rick Gustafson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TICKETS: $20 Members/ $25 Public\n \n Purchase Now URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/christmas-at-the-taylor-house-6/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Discuss & Remember,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-TH-Christmas-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T164949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172253Z UID:990000340-1765816200-1765823400@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Family Craft Night DESCRIPTION:Spend time together \n As you make themed crafts and have special conversations. \nMonday\, December 15\, 2025 | Stained Glass Candle Holder \nMonday\, December 22\, 2025 | Snowy Village \nDrop in anytime between 4:30pm – 6:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-craft-night-4/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Craft-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120613 CREATED:20251006T172759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172803Z UID:990000344-1765902600-1765904400@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Winter Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, Singing\, Santa\n Enjoy stories with Santa and Mead Public Library’s Youth Services Librarian “Alison the Elf.” Play jingle bells\, sing\, dance\, and read seasonally sweet and silly books. \nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 \nTuesday\, December 23\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/winter-storytime-3/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Winter-Storytime-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120614 CREATED:20251006T170321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172224Z UID:990000341-1766421000-1766428200@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Family Craft Night DESCRIPTION:Spend time together \n As you make themed crafts and have special conversations. \nMonday\, December 22\, 2025 | Snowy Village \nDrop in anytime between 4:30pm – 6:30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-craft-night-5/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Craft-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120614 CREATED:20251006T172916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172920Z UID:990000345-1766507400-1766509200@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Winter Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, Singing\, Santa\n Enjoy stories with Santa and Mead Public Library’s Youth Services Librarian “Alison the Elf.” Play jingle bells\, sing\, dance\, and read seasonally sweet and silly books. \nTuesday\, December 23\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COST: Free for members or included with regular museum admission\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generously supported by Sheboygan Early Bird Rotary URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/winter-storytime-4/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Winter-Storytime-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120614 CREATED:20251230T202407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T174953Z UID:990000349-1770141600-1770147000@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Our American Home: 2026 Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of AMERICA’S 250th Anniversary\, the Sheboygan County Museum annual speaker series will explore how the United States of America became the home of many different people from around the world. Often referred to as a “melting pot\,” America holds countless groups with their own story\, one that shapes how they define home and how they view citizenship. These lectures highlight the experiences many of our communities have shared when making Sheboygan home. Be enriched\, entertained\, and surprised by these offerings on the first Tuesdays of February–May\, 6:00pm.  \nEXPERIENCE MORE at the special Members-Only Receptions before each talk to meet the speaker\, talk to local groups\, enjoy refreshments\, and dive deeper with conversation\, 5:00pm – 5:45pm.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission: Free for members. $5 public.Pre-registration strongly encouraged. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n badger talk: Black Citizenship and the struggle for democratic inclusion\n Dr. Andrene Wright–Johnson\, PhD \nBlack Americans gained citizenship unlike any other group of Americans in history. Learn more about Black political behavior and how Black citizens advocate for their needs locally and nationally\, from housing and voting to Black leadership and representation. \nDr. Andrene Wright–Johnson partners with the Sheboygan County Circuit Court Judge Natasha Torry\, the president of the Black–American Community Outreach of Sheboygan\, Toni White\, and UW–Madison Outreach Specialist Joshua Wright. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pmMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dutch Immigration to Wisconsin: Assimilation vs Integration\n Mary Risseeuw MA\, MFA \nThere have been four significant waves of Dutch immigration to Wisconsin since the 1840s. What they found here was a delicate interplay of immigrant cultures at work\, at worship\, and in relationships. Their story is one of building community and decisions made on accepting the ‘outsider’—and being one. Renowned writer and speaker in both the United States and Netherlands\, Mary Risseeuw takes listeners on a journey from the farms of Holland to diverse endeavors of Europeans of Sheboygan County. \nCo-hosted by Het Museum of Cedar Grove. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pmMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Legacies of Refuge in america\n Dr. Alise Coen\, PhD \nGlobal perceptions of America as a safe haven have shaped its role as a destination for refugees and migrants worldwide. However\, United States immigration and refugee policies have often been inconsistent or contradictory. Explore this history and how it has affected the treatment of different immigrant groups including those from the Middle East\, Central America\, Afghanistan\, Ukraine and beyond with Dr. Alise Coen\, professor of Political Science at UW–Green Bay.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pmMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Modern Jungles: Hmong Diaspora and resettlement\n Dr. Pao Lor \nOn the 50th anniversary of Hmong in Sheboygan\, Dr. Pao Lor shares his first hand account of being a young boy who fled Laos and moved to America in this talk and in his book Modern Jungles\, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. He also shares his scholarship on the Hmong diaspora as the dean of the School of Education at UW–La Crosse. \nCo-hosted by Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pmMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Also Consider\n Modern Jungles Book Discussion \nMead Public Library Non-fiction Book ClubMonday April 13\, 20266:00pm-7:00pm \n*Book copies available at Mead Public Library after March 12. URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/our-american-home-2026-speaker-series/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSS-2026-Front-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120614 CREATED:20251230T211306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205427Z UID:990000353-1771070400-1771081200@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Family Adventure Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Sheboygan County Museum hosts second Saturday drop-ins this spring and fall from 12:00pm–3:00pm. Experience family fun throughout the Museum campus with hands-on activities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission: Included with general Admission\, Free for membersAdult $10/ Senior $7/ Active Military $7/ Youth (6-17) $5 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seed wreath hearts & Taylor House Tours\n Get up close and personal with the giant seed wreath in the Taylor House and make your own heart-sprinkled bird seed wreath. Tour the rarely seen cupola and basement jail remnants at 12:30pm or 2:00pm. Tours are kid-friendly and last fifteen minutes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pmDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Memory Capes & Scavenger Hunt\n Make a cape that has pockets to hold your treasures and\, eventually\, your childhood memories. Explore the Museum campus on a scavenger hunt for other costumes and outfits.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, March 14\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pmDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheboygan Rocks & milestones Exhibit Tours\n Reflect on the Milestones of your family\, tour the temporary exhibit\, and paint rocks with artist Ashley Norton. Tours are kid-friendly and last fifteen minutes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pmDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Capturing the Moment Cyanotypes & Scavenger Hunt\n Cruise the Museum campus to find different photo and recording styles\, from airplane photography to musical wax cylinders. Make a cyanotype to document something special from your day. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pmDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harvest History & gourd Speedsters \n Enjoy a scavenger hunt about food and add your name to the winner’s circle as you race gourd speedsters. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pmDrop-in any time URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-adventure-days-2026/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Website-Family-Adventure-Days-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260430T120615 CREATED:20251218T171106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T222804Z UID:990000348-1771804800-1792886399@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Milestones - From Moments & Memories DESCRIPTION:The enduring stories of objects\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vest worn by Sgt. Joseph Richardson\, Revolutionary War. Object #3952.00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the summer of 1776\, representatives to the Second Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence\, officially declaring Thirteen Colonies in America free and independent of Great Britain. In 2026\, that moment and memory has become a MILESTONE – the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. Inspired by this momentous occasion and its enduring legacy\, the Sheboygan County Museum is proud to present MILESTONES – From Moments & Memories. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Life is a series of moments – celebrating the centennial of a city\, reminiscing on years past at a 50th wedding anniversary\, realizing it was the last visit to a childhood home. Whether collectively shared communal events\, deeply personal quiet occasions\, or retrospectively life-changing turning points\, the people and the Sheboygan County we know today have been profoundly influenced by such moments. These moments and memories may be fleeting but they often leave behind a physical trace. These tangible artifacts are left to reveal stories\, reflecting the tapestry of carried traditions\, witnessed events\, and a past that influences the present and the future. \nMILESTONES – From Moments & Memories will explore the enduring objects of experiences that have shaped not only the nation but also Sheboygan County. Featuring a variety of artifacts from the Museum’s collection\, alongside photographs and personal reflections\, the exhibition will encourage visitors to reflect on the moments that have personally shaped their own lives. The exhibit will be on display from February 23 through October 24\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheboygan Sesquicentennial Coat Tales\, created by Wilson Elementary School staff and students. Object #5628.1 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Included with Museum Admission\n Museum HoursMonday – Friday\, 10:00am – 5:00pmSaturday\, 10:00am – 3:00pm(Closed holidays) URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/milestones-from-moments-memories/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Milestones-169-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120615 CREATED:20251230T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T174955Z UID:990000350-1772560800-1772566200@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Our American Home: 2026 Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of AMERICA’S 250th Anniversary\, the Sheboygan County Museum annual speaker series will explore how the United States of America became the home of many different people from around the world. Often referred to as a “melting pot\,” America holds countless groups with their own story\, one that shapes how they define home and how they view citizenship. These lectures highlight the experiences many of our communities have shared when making Sheboygan home. Be enriched\, entertained\, and surprised by these offerings on the first Tuesdays of February–May\, 6:00pm.  \nEXPERIENCE MORE at the special Members-Only Receptions before each talk to meet the speaker\, talk to local groups\, enjoy refreshments\, and dive deeper with conversation\, 5:00pm – 5:45pm.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission: Free for members. $5 public.\nPre-registration strongly encouraged. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dutch Immigration to Wisconsin: Assimilation vs Integration\n Mary Risseeuw MA\, MFA \nThere have been four significant waves of Dutch immigration to Wisconsin since the 1840s. What they found here was a delicate interplay of immigrant cultures at work\, at worship\, and in relationships. Their story is one of building community and decisions made on accepting the ‘outsider’—and being one. Renowned writer and speaker in both the United States and Netherlands\, Mary Risseeuw takes listeners on a journey from the farms of Holland to diverse endeavors of Europeans of Sheboygan County. \nCo-hosted by Het Museum of Cedar Grove. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pmMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Legacies of Refuge in america\n Dr. Alise Coen\, PhD \nGlobal perceptions of America as a safe haven have shaped its role as a destination for refugees and migrants worldwide. However\, United States immigration and refugee policies have often been inconsistent or contradictory. Explore this history and how it has affected the treatment of different immigrant groups including those from the Middle East\, Central America\, Afghanistan\, Ukraine and beyond with Dr. Alise Coen\, professor of Political Science at UW–Green Bay.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pm\nMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Modern Jungles: Hmong Diaspora and resettlement\n Dr. Pao Lor \nOn the 50th anniversary of Hmong in Sheboygan\, Dr. Pao Lor shares his first hand account of being a young boy who fled Laos and moved to America in this talk and in his book Modern Jungles\, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. He also shares his scholarship on the Hmong diaspora as the dean of the School of Education at UW–La Crosse. \nCo-hosted by Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026 |  6:00pm-7:30pmMembers-only Reception\, 5:00pm-5:45pm \n \n Pre-register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Also Consider\n Modern Jungles Book Discussion \nMead Public Library Non-fiction Book ClubMonday April 13\, 20266:00pm-7:00pm \n*Book copies available at Mead Public Library after March 12. URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/our-american-home-2026-speaker-series-2/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSS-2026-Front-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T120615 CREATED:20251230T211645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181259Z UID:990000354-1773489600-1773500400@sheboyganmuseum.org SUMMARY:Family Adventure Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Sheboygan County Museum hosts second Saturday drop-ins this spring and fall from 12:00pm–3:00pm. Experience family fun throughout the Museum campus with hands-on activities.\n \n \n \n \n \n Admission: Included with general Admission\, Free for membersAdult $10/ Senior $7/ Active Military $7/ Youth (6-17) $5 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Memory Capes & Scavenger Hunt\n Make a cape that has pockets to hold your treasures and\, eventually\, your childhood memories. Explore the Museum campus on a scavenger hunt for other costumes and outfits.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, March 14\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pm\nDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheboygan Rocks & milestones Exhibit Tours\n Reflect on the Milestones of your family\, tour the temporary exhibit\, and paint rocks with artist Ashley Norton. Tours are kid-friendly and last fifteen minutes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pm\nDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Capturing the Moment Cyanotypes & Scavenger Hunt\n Cruise the Museum campus to find different photo and recording styles\, from airplane photography to musical wax cylinders. Make a cyanotype to document something special from your day.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pm\nDrop-in any time \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harvest History & gourd Speedsters\n Enjoy a scavenger hunt about food and add your name to the winner’s circle as you race gourd speedsters.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 |  12:00pm – 3:00pm\nDrop-in any time URL:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/family-adventure-days-2026-2/ LOCATION:Sheboygan County Museum\, 3110 Erie Avenue\, Sheboygan\, WI\, 53081\, United States CATEGORIES:Bond with Family,Create & Interpret,Learn & Discover,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sheboyganmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Family-Adventure-Days-16-x-9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR