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Morning @ the Museum – Early Learners Program – A visit from the Fort Atkinson Fire Department
Friday, February 8, 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Story time at 9:30 a.m.
Fri., February 7: Birds!
Fri., March 7: Reading Day
Fri., April 4: Earth Day
Fri., May 2:
Hoard Literary Circle
Wednesday, February 12, 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 Madison in the Sixties by Stuart Levitan. 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 of Madison in the Sixties are available at the Dwight Foster Public Library and sold in the Hoard Museum Gift Shop.
Fort Knitting and Crochet Group – All Needlecrafts Welcome!!
Meets the Second Wednesday of the month, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 8,
Wednesday, February 12
Wednesday, March 12
Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday, May14
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.
Fort Atkinson Historical Society’s Annual Member’s Meeting
Sunday, February 16
Members–Look for your invitation in the mail in mid-January!
63rd Annual Mary Hoard Art Show
Part I: Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Show Opens Wednesday, March 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Show Closes on Saturday, March 22.
Registration: Tuesday, February 25-Saturday, March 1. Please bring your work to the Museum, registration forms will be available.
Part II: High School – Adult
Show Opens Sunday, April 13, 1-3 p.m. Show Closes on Saturday, April 26
Registration: Tuesday, April 1 – Saturday, April 5. See rules and registration for more information.
Historic Fort Atkinson Walking Tours
Saturday, May 25, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 28, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 26, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Saturday, August 30, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
See where the history of Fort Atkinson happened! Join the Hoard Historical Museum staff on a walking tour of downtown Fort Atkinson. Tours will meet at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Fort Atkinson Farmer’s Market on Milwaukee Avenue, across the street from the Post Office. 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.
1841 Foster House 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
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.
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!