WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
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Calendar of Events
for the
Washington County Historical Association

Date Event
Friday, January 20 to
May 18, 2012  
Clothes of the 40s & 50s Now open at the Frahm House, a display of what it was like to dress during the 40s & 50s. Stop in on Saturdays to bring back memories or show your family how you dressed.
Friday, February 10, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  Valentines old and new. A chance to learn a little history and make a little valentine for someone special.
Monday, February 13, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Washington County Museum at 102 N. 14th Street in Fort Calhoun
Thursday, February 16, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  A Salute to Farm Families at Too Far North
Saturday, February 18, 2012   NorthEast History Day  9:00 AM  The Annual Event for students in NorthEast Nebraska to Qualify for the Nebraska History Day in April. Held at Midland University.
Friday, February 24, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  It takes a village
Friday, March 9, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  Spring Break may take us outside as we learn about the weather and go fly a kite.
Monday, March 12, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Blair Chamber Board Room at 16th & Washingnton in Blair.
Thursday, March 15, 2012   W-CHAT In Blair  7:00 PM  John Carter: Photographing the American Dream
Friday, March 23, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  Egg Dying the Natural Way
Saturday, March 24, 2012   Volunteer Day for Flood Clean Up Watch for details on this clean up to remove debris and help move on with our lives.
Friday, April 6, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  Holiday Traditions
Monday, April 9, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Washington County Museum at 102 N. 14th Street in Fort Calhoun
Thursday, April 19, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Jeff Barnes: ToLive and Die on the Plains at Too Far North
Friday, April 20, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  Bread and Butter at the Frahm House
Friday, May 4, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  Weaving
Saturday, May 5 to
May 6, 2012  
2012 Living History An opportunity to see what life would have been like at Fort Atkinson in 1820.
Monday, May 14, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Blair Chamber Board Room at 16th & Washingnton in Blair.
Thursday, May 17, 2012   W-CHAT In Blair  7:00 PM  A Salute to those that served in Viet Nam
Friday, May 18, 2012   After School Special  1:30-3:30 pm  It is time to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer.
Saturday, May 19, 2012   Fremont Spineers Web  1:30 - 4:00 pm  Spinning and Weaving Demonstration at the Frahm House
Saturday, June 2 to
June 3, 2012  
2012 Living History An opportunity to see what life would have been like at Fort Atkinson in 1820.
Monday, June 11, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Washington County Museum at 102 N. 14th Street in Fort Calhoun
Thursday, June 21, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Nancy Gillis: The Plains Tribes and the Homestead Act
Saturday, June 30 to
July 1, 2012  
2012 Living History An opportunity to see what life would have been like at Fort Atkinson in 1820.
Monday, July 9, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Blair Chamber Board Room at 16th & Washingnton in Blair.
Friday, July 27 to
August 1, 2012  
Washington County Fair See you at the Fair-Stay Tuned for a new adventure!
Saturday, August 4 to
August 5, 2012  
2012 Living History An opportunity to see what life would have been like at Fort Atkinson in 1820.
Monday, August 13, 2012   Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Washington County Museum at 102 N. 14th Street in Fort Calhoun. The annual meeting will include awards, elections, and refreshments. The Board meeting follows.
Thursday, August 16, 2012   W-CHAT at the Museum  7:00 PM  Gail George Holmes: Mormon Communities and Trails in Nebraska
Saturday, September 1 to
September 2, 2012  
2012 Living History An opportunity to see what life would have been like at Fort Atkinson in 1820.
Monday, September 10, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Blair Chamber Board Room at 16th & Washingnton in Blair.
Thursday, September 20, 2012   W-CHAT In Blair  7:00 PM  Cherrie Beam-Clarke: Promise in a New Land: Migrating and Settling in Nebraska
Saturday, October 6 to
October 7, 2012  
2012 Living History An opportunity to see what life would have been like at Fort Atkinson in 1820.
Monday, October 8, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Washington County Museum at 102 N. 14th Street in Fort Calhoun
Monday, October 15 to
November 17, 2012  
Journey Stories This is a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibit brought to you by the Nebraska Humanities Council for a limited engagement. Migration and transportation are the two themes presented in this stellar exhibit.
Thursday, October 18, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Chris Sayre-A Musical Journey Across America: Songs That Helped Shape a Nation
Thursday, October 25, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Details Coming Soon!
Thursday, November 1, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Details Coming Soon!
Saturday, November 3, 2012   Candlelight Tour of the Fort Reservations required for this annual fundraising event that is always a sell out. Stop by the museum and see the Smithsonian Exhibit 'Journey Stories.'
Thursday, November 8, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Details Coming Soon!
Monday, November 12, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Blair Chamber Board Room at 16th & Washingnton in Blair.
Thursday, November 15, 2012   W-CHAT in Fort Calhoun  7:30 PM  Lance Morgan-Economic Future of the American Indian
Monday, December 10, 2012   Board of Directors Meeting  6:00 PM  This will be held at the Washington County Museum at the Frahm House in Fort Calhoun.

 

Washington County Historical Association PO Box 25        Fort Calhoun


Washington County Historical Association

102 N. 14th Street          PO Box 25        Fort Calhoun, Nebraska 68023         402-468-5740
info@newashcohist.org