Belgian Heritage Center Hosted Events

The Belgian Heritage Center is open weekends through October.  Please join us to learn more about Belgian history through our exhibits and displays.

Browning A-Bolt 30-06 rifle (Donated by Joe Alexander & Kevin Moore)--Jack Peters

Mossberg Patriot scoped .270 rifle (Donated by Bruce & Pam Alberts)--Chris Babka Savage

555 O/U 20-gauge shotgun --Jim Hansen Henry Golden Boy .22LR rifle -- Jared Baudhuin

Browning Buckmark .22LR pistol (Donated by Joe Pagel, Drainage USA) -- Dan Kroll Jr.

CVA Break action .243 rifle --Terry DeBauche

Barnett Jackal Crossbow combo with Optic--Jason Geyer

Vortex 10x42 Binoculars (Donated by Vortex Optics) -- Rick Northrup

$75 Smokey Ridge Taxidermy GC (Donated by Dave Rady, Smokey Ridge)--Keith Kaufmann

$75 Smokey Ridge Taxidermy GC (Donated by Dave Rady, Smokey Ridge)--Josh Nooyen

$50 Smokey Ridge Taxidermy GC (Donated by Dave Rady, Smokey Ridge)--Jim Knaapen

Handmade Ash Walking stick with antler (Donated by John Maskell) --Roger Stewart

Lighted Canvas Print --Randy Conard

Outdoor Edge Knife (Donated by Rocky Ridge Shooter's Supply) -- Scott Eariau

$20 Wildlife Classics GC (Donated by Lea Naze, Wildlife Classics)--Tony Nellis

Coffee Basket w/ BHC Mug (Donated by Barb Maskell) --Julie Wolfe

Buck Country Thermometer --Brian Ebben

 

Thanks to our generous donors and volunteers - please click on the link below for a complete list.

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

 

 

BHC will close early on Saturday, October 13 for a private event.  We will be open until 2:00 when the event starts.

The Kermiss was a great day of Belgian tradition.  Our sincere thanks to our many volunteers, sponsors and donors who make the event possible.  A special thanks to all who joined us on a beautiful day to celebrate our heritage! For a complete list of sponsors and donors, please click the link below.

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.

 

Survey

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