Website: http://www.bloominggrovehistory.org

Board of Directors

Gloria Simley, President,222-3859

Jim Stickels, Vice President

Randy Paul, Secretary

Don Taylor, Treasurer

Dean House Manager: Robert A. Bean, 222-5783

Curator: Ann Waidelich, 249-7920

Events Chair: Anne Wellman

Furnishings Advisor: Jean Dent

At Large: Judy Taylor,  Bill Brendler,  Bob Essock,  Dick Lichtfeld,  Mari Ann Lichtfeld,  Judy Bodden,  Pat Frydenlund. 

Membership:

$10 per year for individuals; $15 per year for families. Sustaining memberships are $25 or more per year. Applications and renewals should be addressed to:

Treasurer, HBGHS

PO Box 6704

Monona, WI 53716-0704

Mission

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 Town of Blooming Grove. The 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.

General inquiries and donations to the Society's collections

Contact Robert A. Bean at 608 222-5783 or email ram2bean@charter.net.

Funding

The 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.

Doll Club Supports Dean House

 

Doll Club president Debbie Roe presented a check to HBGHS president Gloria Simley as a thank you for letting them meet at the Dean House on the first Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 PM. (see photo in right column)

Included in the photo are members of the Madison Area Doll Club being led in a creative workshop by Loretta Snee. The doll club is a non-profit organization that has been very generous to the Dean House over the years. We are happy to provide a meeting place for such an enthusiastic group that is so interested in doll history.

Greetings from HBGHS President

By Gloria Simley

Thanks to all members and friends of HBGHS for making this summer and fall another successful and fun time. From our Delightful Second Sunday Open House each month to our Outstanding Summer Concerts and Ice Cream Social, to our Fabulous 150th Birthday Party for the Dean House, and our Awesome Old Car Rides on Labor Day, we sure had a fun and memorable season.

When you see special events taking place at the Dean House, check them out .

We have some members and even neighbors that have never been in the Dean House. Please stop in for a tour, ask questions about this beautiful farm home, and at the same time, learn something new about the history of this area. It is fascinating.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas Open House,

Best wishes for a Wonderful Winter.

Labor Day Old Car Rides at the Dean House

Dick and MariAnn Lichtfeld were instrumental in helping the HBGHS organize what is hoped to be an annual Old Car Rides day in the parking lot beside the Dean House. Two 1916 Peerless autos, a 1948 Overland Jeepster, a 1946 Buick, a 1962 Thunderbird and a mini Cooper were on display. For $2 people had the opportunity to experience riding around Monona in a big, old, heavy automobile.

Doll Club presenting check to HBGHS president

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