The Belgian Heritage Center is a wonderful location for experiencing Belgian culture through one of our community events or to host an event of your own.
Belgian Heritage Center Hosted Events
August 2018 Newsletter
Our recent newsletter includes an update on our activities and events. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please send your mailing address to supportBHC@belgianheritagecenter.org.
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Belgian Heritage Center Hours
Starts: May 4, 2018 at 10:00 am
Ends: October 28, 2018 at 4:00 pm
The Belgian Heritage Center is open weekends through October. Please join us to learn more about Belgian history through our exhibits and displays.
2018 Kermiss
Starts: August 19, 2018 at 11:00 am
Ends: August 19, 2018 at 4:00 pm
Our 2018 Kermiss will be a big event - art and vendors; antique farm implements; bucket raffle; Belgian pie, trippe, booyah, jutt and beer. The popular band Mad Cats will perform again this year.
Kermiss Bucket Raffle
Starts: August 19, 2018 at 11:00 am
Ends: August 19, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Don't miss the Bucket Raffle at the BHC Kermiss. Thanks to many generous sponsors, our prize list is bigger than ever. Raffle tickets are available in advance at the Belgian Heritage Center, Belgian Delight, through our Facebook page or by emailing supportBHC@belgianheritage.org. See the prize lists by clicking the links below.
Hunter's Raffle
Starts: September 15, 2018 at 11:00 am
Ends: September 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm
Join us for our a Hunter's Raffle at the Belgian Heritage. The raffle will be held at 2:00 including rifles, pistols, taxidermy services and more. Food will include wild game chili and stew, bread and dessert. Ed Thiry will serve craft beer from Thumb Knuckle Brewing Company in Walhain and speak about the history of Belgian beers. Fr. Edward Looney will speak about the Saints of Belgium. Raffle tickets are available now. Email supportBHC@belgianheritagecenter.org or contact a Board member.
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Walloon Language Preservation Project
Starts: September 29, 2018
Ends: September 29, 2018
If you live or have lived in a part of eastern Wisconsin where Walloon/Belgian is spoken, or have another connection to this community, UWEC would love to hear your thoughts! You are invited to participate in an anonymous survey about your experience with and attitude toward this unique heritage language. The purpose of this survey is to obtain a quantitative description of community attitudes toward Belgian (or Wisconsin Walloon) to inform ongoing materials development and promotion efforts. The survey should not take much more than 5 minutes. Please click on the "Survey" link below.
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Great Fire Remembrance/Author's Talk
Starts: October 6, 2018 at 10:00 am
Ends: October 7, 2018 at 4:00 pm
The Great Fire (Peshtigo Fire) occurred on October 8, 1871, causing widespread death and destruction in the Belgian settlement. Barb Englebert Chisholm will present her popular portrayal of a Belgian settler's experience on that awful day. BHC is also proud to host Kathleen Ernst author of the new book "The Lacemaker's Secret". Ms Ernst will share her thoughts on writing this wonderful book set in our community. Booyah lunch will be served and take-out will be available. Schedule of events:
October 6 - 10:00 Barb Englebert Chisholm
October 7 - 10:00 Barb Englebert Chisholm
11:15 Kathleen Ernst
Booyah lunch following speakers
1:30 Barb Englebert Chisholm
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The Belgian Heritage Center is a perfect church-like setting for weddings and wakes/funerals. The Belgian Heritage Center is also available for rental for private events such as meetings, conferences and family reunions.
Traditional Belgian food and a Belgian Heritage presentation are available on request. For more information call Sue Havel at 920-493-2789 or email events@belgianheritagecenter.org.