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Back Porch Garage Sale
Thurs April 24, Fri April 25, Sat April 26
8AM to 4PM all 3 days
Donations accepted Monday mornings 9-noon
and the week of April 21-23, 9AM-1PM
2025 Back Porch Concerts
Dean House, 4718 Monona Drive
Thursday nights 7PM
bring chairs/blankets to sit on
free will donation collected
soda, water and snacks for sale
June 26 - Curley and the Key
July 10 - All That Jazz
July 17 - Subterranean Jazz
July 24 - The Ragged Blade Band
July 31 - 5:30 Ice Cream Social
7:00 Vets on Frets
Mission Statement
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HBGHS enriches community life by collecting and sharing the history of the historic township of Blooming Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin including Monona and southeast Madison, its development and its people including the Ho Chunk, pioneer families and recent residents.
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HBGHS is dedicated to the conservation and interpretation of the Nathaniel & Harriet Dean Victorian House Museum.
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HBGHS and the Dean House Museum will engage with the community to bring history to life by being a treasured source of information and education celebrating all aspects of the history of the original township of Blooming Grove, Monona and southeast Madison.
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HBGHS aspires to be a destination where visitors and volunteers are valued and feel they belong. With conscious intent and continuous learning, HBGHS Board and volunteers will address barriers to inclusion through education, operational changes, and partnerships with the community.