HISTORIC BLOOMING GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY http://www.bloominggrovehistory.org email hbghs@tds.net Board of Directors Gloria Simley, President, 222-3859; Jim Stickels, Vice-President; Judith Bodden, Secretary; Don Taylor, Treasurer; Dean House Manager: Robert Bean, 222-5783; Curator: Ann Waidelich, 249-7920; Concerts Chair: Anne Wellman; Furnishings Advisor: Jean Dent; Judy Taylor, Bill Brendler, Bob Essock, Dick Lichtfeld, Mari Ann Lichtfeld, Gary Hess. Membership Dues, per year $15 individuals; $25 Households; $50 Contributor; $75 Sustainer; $100 Patron;$1,000+ Life. Applications and renewals should be addressed to: Treasurer, HBGHS, PO Box 6704, Monona, WI 53716-0704 Mission Statement The Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society preserves and advances the culture and history of Blooming Grove, Monona and Southeastern Madison--all of which was, historically, in the Township of Blooming Grove. The Victorian furnished Dean House is a living testimony to the pioneer spirit fostering our American heritage and contributing to our growth as a community and serves as a center for events and local history study. For general inquiries and donations to the Society's collections contact Robert A. Bean at 608 222-5783 or email ram2bean@charter.net Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society is funded by memberships, contributions and grants. There is no fee for any of the society's public events, but donations are always welcome.
Historical Marker Database www.hmdb.org/marker

The Dean House historical marker has been listed in a national database of historical markers. A Monona resident, Gordon Govier, has been taking photos of Monona area historical markers and entering them into this database. Recently he sent in the information on the Dean House and HBGHS. THANK YOU, Gordon.

This website is an illustrated searchable online catalog of worldwide outdoor markers, monuments and plaques. It contains photographs, inscription texts, marker locations, maps and links to more information. Anyone can add new markers and update existing marker pages. It is managed by a group of volunteers headed by J.J. Prats in Springfield Virginia.

This might be just the web site you need to plan your next road trip. Check it out.

Greetings from HBGHS President

By Gloria Simley

Greetings from HBGHS president Gloria Simley

Membership in the HBGHS is so important in maintaining our numerous files, records, historic house and precious artifacts. Your loyal support is greatly appreciated and we sincerely THANK YOU. HBGHS members are needed for the ongoing success of this awesome historical society. We would like to INCREASE our current membership, and you can help. Please consider

1) giving a gift of a membership to a friend or relative

2) telling your friends about HBGHS and the Dean House

3) bringing guests to Second Sunday Open House

4) sharing your copy of The Courier with others, and

5) RENEWING your membership.

And--you can also support the HBGHS by becoming a VOLUNTEER. An hour or two of your time would be wonderful. Whether you help with filing, sewing, cataloging, cleaning, painting, repairing, well, you know--the list goes on and on--we always have a good time on Mondays, and we know it is for a good cause--preserving the past for the future.

PastPerfect

Gloria Simley, Judith Bodden and Ann Waidelich have started to catalog the Dean House artifacts using the PastPerfect software under the tutelage of Rebecca DuBey. Rebecca, who has a degree in museum management and experience cataloging with PastPerfect, has volunteered to "show us the way". We have learned a lot in the few weeks we have been doing it. If you are interested in helping us stop by on Monday afternoons between 1 and 3 pm and we will show you what's involved. See photo on page 3.

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