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Open House Today from 10AM-6PM at 508 Watson Street during Ripon's Dickens of a Christmas Events. From 4-6PM enjoy a complimentary beverage (on-premises only) before the Parade starts at 6:30PM! We are located just two doors beyond the Horicon Bank and Village Green.
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Many people recall where they were during local, national, and global events or tragedies. Yesterday was the 60th Anniversary of the assassination of then-President John F. Kennedy. Here are some of Ripon's reactions, responses, and events surrounding that specific time in our history.
Throwback Thursday: 60th anniversary of JFK’s assassination: How Ripon reacted
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Ripon's "Cream of the Crop" Unit then and now...
Throwback Thursday: Ripon’s Cream of the Crop unit part of historic division
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Veterans Day is celebrated each year on Nov. 11 to honor U.S. military veterans, past and present.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Throwback Thursday: George Louis Field served as Ripon’s keeper of the bank
Throwback Thursday: George Louis Field served as Ripon’s keeper of the bank
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George Louis Field (1836-1912) was cashier of the First Bank of Ripon, which was founded in 1856, and noted as a foremost banker of the state of Wisconsin.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Introducing the Interns!
The Ripon Historical Society is thrilled to be working with three interns within the Ripon College Internship Program led by Professor Travis Nygard and Interim Historical Society Vice President, Caron Sisko. “Current Interns, Lili Alderson, Clara Carlson, and Amanda Von Ruden have been busy selecting artifacts for upcoming exhibits, creating museum labels, and writing forthcoming articles for our historical society's 'Now & Then' column in the Ripon Commonwealth Press. In addition, the interns have been photographing research materials for our online catalog and hosting special events in-person at our museum locations, explains Sisko.”
Lili Alderson is a college senior from Ripon WI, who is majoring in history and communication, with minors in museum studies and education. After college she would like to get a masters in museum studies. Lili says “I chose to intern here to get experience in the museum world at a smaller and local level before going off to a bigger city.”
Clara Carlson is a senior from Brookfield, WI. She is majoring in history and minoring in anthropology and museum studies. Eventually after college she would like to get a masters in museum studies and PHD in history. Clara said “that I wanted to do the internship because I wanted more experience in the field that I am interested in.”
Amanda Von Ruden is a junior from Dousman, WI. She is majoring in history and minoring in museum studies. After college she would like to get a masters in museum studies and eventually work in a museum. Amanda said “my goal is to learn the practical applications of running a small museum to learn how to interpret and curate artifacts in order to get a better understanding of how museums run.”
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Very exciting, ladies! Best of luck!
HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK .HOW ABSOLUTELY INTERESTING.
We love Ripon's historic houses and downtown buildings.
Throwback Thursday: Memories from past Ripon College off-campus houses
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In the early 1900s Ripon College was expanding in popularity, student enrollment and curriculum. Vintage Crimson Yearbooks quote “everybody is in something” referencing opportunities for students ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
