Reflections of World War II * How Many Hats Do You Wear? * Find Your Inner Lumberjack
Eau Claire, Wisconsin—Summer is knocking on the door, and the Chippewa Valley Museum has some fun programs to fit in between the graduations, picnics, and warm weather celebrations.
Saturday, May 3, Sarah Thielen World War II program, 1-3pm.
On May 9th, it will be the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ acceptance of Germany’s unconditional surrender in the Second World War. Take a moment to reflect on World War II as Sara Thielen, President of the Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire, shares veterans’ stories and provides tips on researching WWII ancestors.
For more information or to register, see the online calendar at cvmuseum.com. The program is included with museum admission. Members, log in before registering to register for free. If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran, use coupon code VET80CVM to attend this event on us.
Saturday, May 10, Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire, 12-1pm – Research Time; 1-2:30 – Meeting.
Join the GRSEC for their May meeting at the Chippewa Valley Museum. Larry Hagmann is a man with many hats. Hear all about those roles at the May meeting. The GRSEC is a non-profit educational society dedicated to preserving family history and stories in the Chippewa Valley. Meetings are held the second Saturday of months from September – May at the Chippewa Valley Museum. Doors open at noon and genealogy help is available in the museum library from noon-1pm. Meetings begin at 1pm and visitors are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, May 31, Wisconsin Logging Museum Opens, 10-5pm.
It might be too warm for a beard and a plaid shirt, but you can find your inner lumberjack at the Wisconsin Logging Museum opening. Maple Ridge performs some foot-stomping tunes from 1-3pm. Enjoy fun family activities throughout the day including peavey pole races, urban lumberjack poetry station, and Who Dunnit scavenger hunt. All activities and music included with the cost of admission.
