Village & Museum Updates
Behind the Scenes at the Village & Museum - March 2024
We spend the winter months planning and preparing for the open season. This winter, one of our big projects was replacing the roof on the Cheese Factory. We'd like to thank Corbin Judd for the wonderful job he did with the project! Planning is ongoing for replacing cedar shake shingles on several other buildings.
“Why Old Places Matter” - Historical Society Members’ Annual Meeting - March 2024
The New Glarus Historical Society members’ Annual Meeting was held on March 17, 2024. The guest speaker was David Desimone from the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Speakers Bureau, and is Site Director for Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva.
David presented a thought-provoking slide presentation, exploring the reasons that old places matter to people. Although people often feel very deeply about the old placeds of their lives, they don’t have the words to express why. Mr. Desimone broght these ideas together in evocative language and with examples of local, regional, and national “old places.”
All individuals are encouraged to join the New Glarus Historical Society, which would ensure invitations to events such as this presentation.
Society Purchases Archival Software - February 2024
The New Glarus Historical Society, having been in existence for 85 years, is fortunate to own numerous donated artifacts, books, photographs, and other archival materials. The new PastPerfect archival software will allow for the Society to document and manage all the many items that it owns. This project will take several years to complete but is an exciting addition to the Museum and Archives.
New Arrival - Buttercup/Butterblume - August 2023
Here is Buttercup (Butterblume in German), one of the newest herd members of the New Glarus Cow Parade. She will greet visitors in front of the Entrance Building, once the painting and sealing are complete.
The two garden areas on either side of the front steps will be landscaped as well to make a welcoming “home” for Buttercup.
It is expected that all work and installation will be completed before Opening Day on Saturday, May 25th.