Ripon was originally "The Prairie City" ~ Learn About The Evolution of Prairies Past & Present
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Neill Diboll, Featured Wisconsin Public Radio & PBS Speaker, Plant Ecologist, Researcher, and Restorer of Native Prairies, will share the story of America's prairie ecosystem, pre-settlement importance, near destruction, and revival today. This event is no cost to attend, family and kid-friendly, and will be held at the Ripon High School Auditorium which seats 750 people.
Ripon Historical Society508 Watson StRipon, WI54971 Map
Late-night February 1, 1949, Ripon's Granview Hotel, a 200+ room building, burned to the ground. The largest and most tragic fire in our history included the loss of lives. David Albright, former trial lawyer and teacher of fire and explosion litigation asks the question "Accidental or Arson?" Several mysteries surrounding this historic event will be shared.
Ripon's Lockwood Studio Photography including Frank (F.J.) Haynes' World Renowned Work
508 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971-1521, United States Map
Dr. Charles Doherty, art historian and guest lecturer who has spoken in 60 countries for the Smithsonian, National Geographic, and the American Museum of Natural History, will share the story of Ripon's Creative Lockwood Studio of Photography including Frank Jay (F.J.) Haynes (1853-1921) who apprenticed under the Lockwood's. Haynes left Ripon in 1876 and remodeled a rail car into his photo studio to visually document Native American Tribes and landscapes, and became a noted early photographer of Yellowstone National Park. This event is open to the public at no charge and is individuals, couples, family and kid-friendly. A question and answer session will follow this brilliant program presentation.
Ripon Historical Society508 Watson StRipon, WI54971 Map
Lee Prellwitz and Joel Schultz reminisce about Rippin Good Cookies Product Innovation and Distribution! See artifacts from the cookie factory, nostalgic photos, and hear stories about this well-loved cookie business. This event is free to the public, family, and kid-friendly.
