LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- The Historic Society of La Crosse hosted a Folk Life event to give the people of La Crosse a look at the past.
Local artists that practice old-time crafts and skills were at the Historic Hixon House to showcase their work.
Community members can watch them work and experience their trades hands-on.
Letterpress printing, Wood Carving, and Chair Caning are just a few of the events that were showcased.
“This folk Life La Crosse focuses on the history or the living history for people who continue to maintain these crafts and keep them alive. So it is a connection on a personal level to people’s past,” said La Crosse County Historical Society Director, Peggy Derrick.
La Crosse County Historical Society to host tour guide training
Training available for new, returning guides
May 5, 2021 6:23 PM Greg White
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – If you live in the La Crosse area, you know there is a lot to love about the region.
A new “guide school” program from the La Crosse Historical Society will help community members share that knowledge.
The training for tour guides is launching for community members who want to help share the our area.
“The idea is to refresh for our docents and guides who haven’t had a whole lot to do for the last year, as well as to develop a whole new group,” said La Crosse County Historical Society executive director Peggy Derrick.
New History; Pandemic items collected by La Crosse County Historical Society for future exhibit
Take a walk through La Crosse s Heritage Center, and you ll see a lot of old, historic items. But, history doesn t have to be old.
January 21, 2021 4:10 PM Isabella Hulsizer
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) The pandemic has changed almost every thing we do. From how we work and learn.. to how we keep in touch with loved one. Its been a challenge but one that we should never forget.
Take a walk through La Crosse’s Heritage Center, and you’ll see a lot of old, historic items.
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