History Maker Space

A&nbsp;Free&nbsp;Night of Food, Sharing and Conversation-Starting Heirlooms
What can&nbsp;personal artifacts&nbsp;tell us about generations past,&nbsp;present&nbsp;and future?&nbsp;Discover&nbsp;unforeseen&nbsp;stories&nbsp;hidden within&nbsp;seemingly ordinary&nbsp;objects during this exciting&nbsp;event—bring&nbsp;your personal keepsakes and mementos to share&nbsp;with family,&nbsp;friends&nbsp;and community members&nbsp;as you learn,&nbsp;listen&nbsp;and explore history in an intimate, intergenerational setting.&nbsp; 
This special, free&nbsp;program&nbsp;represents&nbsp;the Wisconsin Historical Society's ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful connections across generations and between&nbsp;groups of people and organizations. By creating space for authentic storytelling and active listening,&nbsp;we&nbsp;delve into&nbsp;our&nbsp;varied&nbsp;histories while&nbsp;honoring the commonalities&nbsp;that unite us all.&nbsp;Who knows what you might uncover?

Local Event: Objects that Connect Us: Sharing Stories Across Generations

Dane County

Madison

Wisconsin

Objects that Connect Us: Sharing Stories Across...

A Free Night of Food, Sharing and Conversation-Starting Heirlooms
What can personal artifacts tell us about generations...

Objects that Connect Us: Sharing Stories Across Generations

Visit the Site That Inspired Ernst’s Murder Mystery Narrative Enter the world of Mining for Justice—literally! Join talented author Kathleen Ernst as she returns to discuss her Chloe Ellefson mystery—the eighth in the series—set amongst the historic buildings, hills and mines of Pendarvis. See several of the unique objects featured in the novel and listen to Ernst talk about her writings while enjoying Cornish tea, finger sandwiches, tartlets, scones with jam, lemon curd, clotted cream and more. Finish your meal with a slice of a special saffron cake first made by the founder of Pendarvis’ grandmother. Round out your experience with a special Mining for Justice tour of Pendarvis—be sure to bring your copy and follow along!

Local Event: Cornish Tea with Kathleen Ernst

Cornish Tea with Kathleen Ernst

Visit the Site That Inspired Ernst’s Murder Mystery Narrative   Enter the world of Mining for Justice—literally! Join talented...

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Objects that Connect Us: Sharing Stories Across Generations

MAY

15

5:30 PM

History Maker Space, 1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI

Cornish Tea with Kathleen Ernst

MAY

30

2:00 PM

Madison, WI