Event Calendar

Hoard Literary Circle
Wednesday, February 12, 10 a.m. Reschuled for Wednesday, February 19!
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 19, 5-7 p.m. Show Closes on Saturday, March 22.

Part II: High School – Adult
Show Opens Sunday, April 13, 1-3 p.m. Show Closes on Saturday, April 26
Registration: Wednesday, April 9 – 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.