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Morning @ the Museum – Early Learners Program for children 1-5 years old
The first Friday of the month, October-May from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Hoard Literary Circle
Next Meeting: June 11 at 10 a.m. This book club meets every other month.
The Hoard Literary Circle meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. This month, they will be discussing The Mounds of Koshkonong and the Rock River by Hugh Highsmith. This event is free and open to the public, you do not need to be a member of the Literary Circle to attend the meeting. Copies are available at the Dwight Foster Public Library and sold in the Hoard Museum Gift Shop. Literary Circle members get 15% off the book purchase in the Gift Shop.
Fort Knitting and Crochet Group – All Needlecrafts Welcome!!
Meets the Second Wednesday of the month, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June11
Wednesday, July 9
Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday, September 10
Wednesday, October 8
Wednesday, November 12
Wednesday, December 10
Knitters and crocheters, embroiderers, crossstitchers, needlefelters, this club is for you! The club is open to anyone who enjoys creating items using thread, yarn or fabric using their hands. Come to the Hoard Historical Museum bring your project(s), and find others who enjoy creating fiber items too. Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to join; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All fiber and textile-based projects are welcome, however, please be aware that there is no space for sewing machines.
Historic Fort Atkinson Walking Tours
Tours will meet at 9 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month at the Fort Atkinson Farmer’s Market on Milwaukee Avenue, across the street from the Post Office.
See where the history of Fort Atkinson happened! Join the Hoard Historical Museum staff on a walking tour of downtown Fort Atkinson. Tours begin and end at the information table and no reservations are required. Walking tours will be on level surface and sidewalks and last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Saturday, May 31
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, July 26
Saturday, August 30
1841 Foster House Open
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. – noon – Churn butter with us! Samples available
Friday, July 4, 1 – 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. – noon – Practice your penmanship with a steel nib pen
Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. – noon – Learn about historic clothing
Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m. – noon – Experience how sheep fleece turns into yarn
Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. – noon – Taste how our early Euro-American settlers preserved their fall harvest to last the winter
The Dwight and Almira Foster House will be open for FREE tours from 10 am to 12 p.m.. Tours are offered the first Saturday of the month, June – October. The Foster House was built in the 1840s and tells the story of the Foster family, the house, and the growth of Fort Atkinson. While at the Foster House, you will be able to tour the fully furnished first and second floors. A knowledgeable volunteer will be able to answer questions about the family, house, and early years of Fort Atkinson.The Foster House is located on the grounds of the Hoard Historical Museum facing Foster Street.
1901 Historic Water Tower Open
Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. – noon
Friday, July 4, 1 – 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m. – noon
Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. – noon
Saturday, September 6, 10 a.m. – noon
Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. – noon
Visit the Historic 1901 Water Tower! Visitors may climb to the top of the 112-ft tower and view the surrounding area. There are restrictions to climbing the tower. Visitors must be at least 48 inches tall and 8 years old to visit the tower. The tower is free to climb but donations are appreciated.
Dairy Day at the MOOseum
Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Join us for the 11th year of Dairy Day at the MOOseum! The seven milking breeds of cows and their farmers will be on the museum lawn for you meet. There will be dairy information booths, samples, ice cream floats based on the different dairy breeds, and a Pedal Tractor Pull for kids age 4-12. The cows will parade of Foster Street at 1:30 p.m. This is a free event!
48th Annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social
Friday, July 4, 1-3 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon on the lawn with ice cream sundaes, yard games, patriotic proclamations, and a live band! This is a free event!
Governor Hoard and Civil and War
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Come learn more about Gov. Hoard as we celebrate his birthday! Civil War reenactors on the grounds, presentations, and more!