 Museum Hours
Open all Year
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional Museum Hours
Along with Flea Market Hours:
May through October only
Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Also open by appointment.
Every Saturday and Sunday, May through October
Farmstead Flea Market
Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00
p.m.
Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m.
One of the finest flea markets around! You will enjoy searching through the 90+ year old dairy barn (part of the original farmstead of the museum) for treasurers you only dreamed about. The inventory changes weekly and is constantly being stocked, even during sale hours, by volunteers who make this shopping experience fun for all ages.
Our goal is to supply the community with a place to recycle their household goods and to share those treasurers with others. Donated items are fully tax deduct able to the extent allowed as the Heritage Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We supply "receipts" the IRA accepts as proof of your donation and the donors (and shoppers as well) knows they are helping to support the Heritage Center as every penny raised through the Farmstead Flea Market goes directly to the museum for upkeep, programming, artifact collection and education. The Flea Market is 100% Volunteer driven!
Drop-Off Times for Flea Market Donation:
May through October
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
November through April
Call for appointment
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Saturdays, January 12, February 2, March 1, & April 5, 2008
Special Winter Flea Market Sales
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Scaled-down version of the summer Farmstead Flea Market sales are scattered throughout the winter months. These sales are held in the HEATED Pavilion. Furniture can also be seen in the upper level of the dairy barn for those willing to brave the cold of Wisconsin winters!
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Annual Spring Program and Meeting
6:00 p.m. in the Pavilion
Free to everyone!
Featuring Author Denis Gullickson
Denis has written 2 books about the Green Bay Packers:
Vagabond Halfback: The Life and Times of Johnny "Blood" McNally, our home town Packer hero, the other
Before They Were The Packers: Green Bay's Town Team. Denis will share his stories with everyone who would like to join us. Complimentary refreshments will be served!
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
Antique "Show & Tell"
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
And bring in your treasures and collectibles!
Modeled after the popular PBS program "Antiques Road Show" this event has become very popular. With our panel of show dealers assessing your artifact you may find you have a valuable antique that you didn't even know about!
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July 9 to August 20, 2008
Heritage Hillside Series
Seven consecutive Wednesdays
The event is free and runs evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 at the Bandstand.
The HHS is a Rain or Shine event. Each evening offers something different for all ages.
Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and a picnic supper and enjoy the summer evenings with friends and family at the Heritage Center.
July 9 ~ Pig’s Eye Jass Band
Kick off the 2008 Series with the best in classic original American jazz! This group will play music you love by King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, Kid Ory and Bessie Smith to name just a few.
Sponsored by Liquid Waste Technology LLC
July 16 ~ Bog Creek Band
This fun local group of 4 returns to play bluegrass, “old-timey” and old west traditional music, Irish, folk and gospel. Playing an assortment of instruments, “our imaginations have no boundaries, but then neither does our common sense…” Sponsored by Anchor Bank
July 23 ~ The St. Croix Valley Chamber Winds
Beautiful music from rags to riches! Music from New Orleans, marches from America and Europe, dances from polkas and courts…Plenty of audience participation, a children’s parade-and more! Sponsored by First National Community Bank
July 30 ~ Trigger Happy
The best country music in the area! Get your cowboy hats and boots out, and you’ll be kicking and dancing to the great sounds of this popular local band. Sponsored by Bremer Bank
*** Come early for line dance lessons with The New Richmond Boot Scooters at 6:00 in the Pavilion!
August 6 ~ Route 3
The party has begun! Revel in the music that we all know and love-a trip through time and around the country. You’ll hear favorites from the roaring 20s, swing era, 50s, music from movies & Broadway, and classic jazz. Enjoy your trip down that magical, musical highway called Route 3!
Sponsored by New Richmond News
August 13 ~ Sahaja Gypsy Tribe
They’re back! Extraordinary Middle Eastern belly dancing, sword dances and juggling that will truly amaze you. They will bring back their (friendly!) snakes, and will offer lessons afterward! Sponsored by Fantastic Sams
August 20 ~ Alzen Family Band
A night for the family! This amazing family of 6 will share old-time, toe-tapping music, each member plays a variety of instruments and will sing old favorites in 4-part harmonies. We are in for a treat! Sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union
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Fri/Sat/Sun September 26/27/28, 2008
Annual Heritage Weekend Celebration
Contact Center for details on specific events but read below for an outline of each day!
Bring the whole family!
Friday, September 26
Spaghetti Dinner
Be sure to join us for our famous spaghetti dinner!
$6 12 years of age and over / $2 under 12
Served from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Center Pavilion.
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Saturday, September 27
Heritage Days Fall Five And Two Mile Run/Walk
The run will begin at 8:00 a.m. on city streets and country roads.
Pre-registration ($15 adult race, $9 walk, $11 or $6 kids race - with or without shirt) is encouraged by calling Dave Belisle at 715-247-5995 or
the Heritage Center offic at 715-246-3276.
Day of registration ($19 adult race, $10 walk, same as above for kids) will begin at the Heritage Center at 7:00 a.m.
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Sunday, September 28
Heritage Day Festival
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meet area Non-Profit Organizations
Pony Rides * Petting Zoo * Crafts & More Show
Flea Market * Historic Building Tours * Living History
Food Stand Genealogy Search * Ice Cream/Bars/Penny Candy
Hot Air Affair - Balloon Ride Information * Living History * Entertainment
Demonstrations of Traditional Crafts Include: Rope Making,
Weaving, Quilting, Wood Carving, Basketry,
Gunsmithing, Spinning, Blacksmithing, etc.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Annual Fall Program and Meeting
6:00 p.m. in the Pavilion
Join us for a reception and a brief business meeting, then a unique program with a guest speaker and discussion to follow.
Watch for details!
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December 6 & 13, 2008
2 Bonus Christmas Flea Market Sales
held in the heated Pavilion along with
2 Christmas Open Houses
held in the Bell-Tierney Farmhouse.
Both Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For Kids only: free help with gift wrapping in the Flea Market
and free drawing for toys in the Farmhouse.
888-320-3276 or 715-246-3276
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December 10, 2008
Festive Christmas Luncheon
Served with old-world charm, style and attention to detail.
Seating for lunch: 11:15 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Lunch $10.00
Seating is by reservation only.
This is a well-attended event, so be sure to make your reservations early.
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What Else Can a Visitor Do?
So, you are here on a weekend visit.
Or you are simply passing through and happen to see
the Museum sign on the barn. You stop. You take the tour.
You browse the Farmstead Flea Market.
Small kids wiggling and not ready to get back in the car? What else can you do?
Let them take a run in the Paperjack Greenway.
Just north of the barn and across a footbridge you will find our
11-acre nature trail area. A time-out in one of New Richmond's many parks
might be a good idea, too. Mary Park can be found on the south edge of the Willow River,
to the east of Knowles Avenue (main street) and has outstanding play areas and equipment.
Looking for more History? Take the self-guided tour of Historic
West First Street, off Knowles Avenue just before the Willow River bridge.
A walking guide is available at the Heritage Center and the Chamber of Commerce.
The WMCA is home to the Friday Aquatic Center, at 428 Starr Avenue, and offers a beautiful indoor swimming pool with all the amenities including an exercise center and gym.
Time for golf? The New Richmond Golf Club has two courses:
the 18-Hole Championship Course and the 9-Hole Links Course.
Other courses can be found close by as well.
If you wish, head north on Hwy. 65, about five miles to Star Prairie.
Walk the 100 year-old Star Prairie Trout Farm with its myriad pools of try your luck at
fishing for the trout; it can be cleaned and frozen while you wait to take home.
Or turn west on Fourth Street and seven miles later you'll be in Somerset,
the floating (as in inner-tubes) capital of the world.
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