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Historic Fort Atkinson Walking Tours
Saturday, August 26, 8:30 and 10:30 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, September 2, 2023, 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.