Hillside Cemetery Walking Tour
Hillside Cemetery Congress Street Ripon, Wisconsin 54971 Map
Ripon College students will lead two guided tours of Hillside Cemetery, featuring information about prominent people buried there and interesting monuments. Meet at the Hillside Cemetery gate on Congress Street – tour starts at 2PM in the afternoon. No cost, individuals, family & kid-friendly.
Hillside Cemetery Walking Tour
Hillside Cemetery on Congress Street in Ripon, Wisconsin
Ripon College students will lead two guided tours of Hillside Cemetery, featuring information about prominent people buried there and interesting monuments. Meet at the Hillside Cemetery gate on Congress Street – tour starts at 4PM in the afternoon. No cost, individuals, family & kid-friendly.
Ripon Historical Society508 Watson StRipon, WI54971 Map
Retired Ripon College Professor of Music and Musician Kurt Dietrich will speak about his recently published book "Wisconsin Riffs: Jazz Profiles from the Heartland”, plus his upcoming biography of "The Music of Al Jarreau.” Current books will also be available for sale and autograph at the end of this presentation. This event is no cost, family & kid friendly.
History of Ripon's Hometown Broadcasting
Ripon Historical Society508 Watson StRipon, WI54971 Map
Owner Tom Boyson will share stories about the history of Ripon's Hometown Broadcasting Stations which started as a single station in 1957 and today reaches Berlin, Ripon, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton, Neenah and Menasha. His presentation also touches on fun facts and local trivia. An open discussion will follow. This event is no cost, Family & Kid Friendly!
Fraternities & Secret Societies Presentation
Ripon Historical Society508 Watson StRipon, WI54971 Map
Published author and guest speaker Dan Freimark will share the history and local involvement of fraternal organizations and secret societies including the Oddfellows, Freemasons, Knights of the Pythias, and more. This event is no cost, family & kid-friendly.
Remembering Artist Lester O. Schwartz
Ripon Historical Society508 Watson StRipon, WI54971 Map
Remembering Artist Lester O. Schwartz, whose works have been exhibited globally. A narrative about Schwartz’s life and works will be led by his daughter Tanya Schwartz and Ripon College Associate Professor of Art & Art History, Travis Nygard. Original artwork will be on display in the presentation room at this event with an open forum discussion to follow. This event is Individual, Student, Family & Kid Friendly.
