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: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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T002748 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:20260430T002749 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:20260430T002749 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 END:VCALENDAR