EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Our events and programs are offered at no cost, are family friendly, and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events and programs are held at 508 Watson Street, Ripon, Wisconsin. This location is handicapped accessible with parking and elevator at the back entrance, behind the building. Programs take place on the third Thursday of most months from 7-9 PM Central Standard Time. These programs include presentations on historical topics of interest and panel discussions. Events include open houses, exhibits, tours, and workshops.

Upcoming Events

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Open House

Open House

Jun 24, 10:00am - Jun 24, 3:00pm

Ripon Historical Society

Open House at the Ripon Historical Society! View our exhibit "The Art & Artists of Ripon" including historic and current works. Also, view stories and artifacts about Ripon's unique history in Wisconsin and our United States. Admission is no charge, donate what you can.

6 interested  ·  1 going
Saturday Vintage and Antique RIPON Photo Postcard Swap, Trade or Sell Event

Saturday Vintage and Antique RIPON Photo Postcard Swap, Trade or Sell Event

Sep 16, 1:00pm

508 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971-1521, United States Map

Bring YOUR vintage or antique Ripon photo postcards to swap, trade or sell. We will also be able to scan and email photo postcards for you to share with family and friends online. Tables for viewing will be available in our large reference library on the first floor.

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Saturday Vintage and Antique RIPON Photo Postcard Swap, Trade or Sell Event

Saturday Vintage and Antique RIPON Photo Postcard Swap, Trade or Sell Event

Sep 16, 1:00pm - Sep 16, 3:00pm

508 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971-1521, United States Map

Bring YOUR vintage or antique Ripon photo postcards to swap, trade or sell. We will also be able to scan and email photo postcards for you to share with family and friends online. Tables for viewing will be available in our large reference library on the first floor.

13 interested  ·  2 going
Make Way for Liberty:  Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War

Make Way for Liberty: Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War

Sep 21, 7:00pm - Sep 21, 10:00pm

508 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971-1521, United States Map

Author Jeff Kannel will present "Make Way for Liberty: Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War", based on ten years of research and his book published in 2020 by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. This includes black veterans who lived in Ripon before and after the war, also with connections to Berlin.

Following the presentation copies of the book are available for purchase and the author's signing.

This event is no cost and the general public including individuals,
couples, families, and children are welcome.
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Hillside Cemetery Walking Tour

Hillside Cemetery Walking Tour

Oct 21, 1:00pm - Oct 21, 2:00pm

Hillside Cemetery at Congress Street (Next to Ripon College) Ripon, WI

Join us for a guided walking tour to hear stories about individuals and families who were part of Ripon's history.

2 interested  ·  1 going
Trick or Treat at the Pedrick-Lawson House

Trick or Treat at the Pedrick-Lawson House

Oct 29, 1:00pm - Oct 29, 3:00pm

515 Ransom Street, Ripon Wisconsin Map

Join In! Ripon College Students host Trick or Treat at the Pedrick-Lawson House Museum - Halloween candy for children and a free walk-through the house to see artifacts from Historic Ripon.

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Trick or Treat at the Pedrick-Lawson House

Trick or Treat at the Pedrick-Lawson House

Oct 29, 1:00pm - Oct 29, 3:00pm

515 Ransom Street, Ripon Wisconsin Map

Join In! Ripon College Students host Trick or Treat at the Pedrick-Lawson House Museum - Halloween candy for children and a free walk-through the house to see artifacts from Historic Ripon.

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