Current Events
Frost Woods: Wisconsin's New National Historic District
Earlier this year, the Frost Woods Neighborhood in Monona became a National Historic District. On Aug 27, architectural historian Justin Miller will give a special in-person program on the history of the Frost Woods Neighborhood, stretching back millennia from Woodland effigy mounds to housing developments and a population boom in the mid-1900s. The program will be on August 27 from 6-7PM at the Madison Public Library - Central, 201 W. Mifflin Street. For more program information CLICK HERE
Frost Woods Specialty Walking Tour
Sunday, September 20
Tours begin at 8:30 a.m.
We encourage getting tickets early as space is limited.
Aug. 1 - Tickets open for Madison Trust members
Aug. 5 - Tickets open to the public
Greeting the Land
June Whitehorse is one of 7 artists asked to create art installations for the Teejop Community History Art Project. She created “Greeting the Land”, a large circular map of Lake Monona on an oak wood tabletop with raised carved effigy mounds placed around the lake. It is located at the bottom of the Olbrich sledding hill, across the bike path, toward the lake. There will be two events at the sculpture: Oct. 10th and Oct. 24th both from 10am – 4pm.
Dean House Tours
The Victorian-style 9-room house museum is open for tours on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 2-4 PM, tours start at 2 and 3 o'clock.
_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.
_Vision Statement_
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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.
_Inclusion Statement_
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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.