Becoming Wisconsin: A Revolutionary Path, at the Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters

Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historic Site will present “Becoming Wisconsin: A Revolutionary Path,” sharing pivotal moments and lives that shaped the state’s early history. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to move among five “stations” to hear stories of “Rivers & Lakes,” “Patriot Memorial Garden,” “A Fur Trader and his Family,” “The Arrival of Fort Winnebago” and “Frontier Life.” The stories will explore ties to America’s 250th anniversary.

Free tours of the log cabin and Garrison School, which recently underwent a flooring restoration, will be offered until 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available from the Screamin’ Zeman food truck.

Historical interpreters and presenters include Reed Perkins, Wisconsin historian, genealogist and author; Scott Dyer, a social studies instructor at Eleva-Strum High School in Trempeleau County; Ella Alreuter, a member of the WauBun Chapter, NSDAR; Paul Wolter, executive director of the Sauk County Historical Society; and Cliff Nieuwenhuis, a Revolutionary War re-enactor and historical interpreter.