Eagle Historical Society

The opening of the American Civil War began on Friday, April 12, 1861, when Confederate batteries opened fire on Fort Sumter, located in the Charleston Harbor of South Carolina.  The firing continued for 34 straight hours and resulted in the surrender of the Union troops and the fort.

News of the attack on Fort Sumter launched the Nation into a war that would last 4 years, and cost over 600,000 dead and more than 500,000 wounded.   In the weeks that followed the attack, President Abraham Lincoln called on state governors to recruit troops in the defense of Washington.  Over 100 young men from Eagle Wisconsin served the Union Army in defense of this Nation.

The Eagle Historical Society has several letters home from Eagle soldiers in the Civil War, which we will begin sharing with you over the course of the next several months.  Two Board Members, Mike Rice and Mark Dexter are writing a book titled

Using 14 letters home by Eagle soldiers Pvt Sidney P. Kline and Pvt George M Logan, who enlisted in the 24th Wisconsin Infantry, we will follow the men and their infantry unit through the war.  Be sure to check in weekly for updates.

We offer our most sincere thanks to all of the volunteers who donate their time and efforts in making our Eagle Historical Society a vibrant part of this community.  We also thank each of you who donate artifacts for future generatons to see and experience a slice of American History.  A final thanks to our members and those who have made contributions throughout the year. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ALL.

The winners of the 2011 Pumpkin Party Carved & Painted Pumpkin contest are as follows;

 Winners needed to be present to claim prize

At the annual Eagle Pumpkin Party held on Saturday October 29, 2011 our Historical Society Museum hosted a “not-too-scary” Graveyard Stroll” where participants could hear stories of those who lie beneath the grave markers.

 Actually, art students at Palmra-Eagle High School painted the grave markers which were judged by two local, nationally acclaimed artists,

Martin Murk and Charlotte Fung Miller. 

    The high school juniors, under the direction of  Ms. Kristen Falkner, are quite talented and we thank them for their great work.  Take a look for yourself;

 

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Join the Eagle Historical Society

As we celebrate our annual

Eagle Pumpkin Party

Saturday, October 29^th

12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

In Downtown Eagle.

Stop by our Museum onMain Street

For a fun, but not too scary

Graveyard Stroll & Scavenger Hunt

 Hope we see you there!

If you enjoyed the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band at the Ice Cream Social, here is another chance to see them at the

Palmyra United Methodist Church

Spaghetti Dinner & Concert

Please take a look at some of the GREAT 2011 Ice Cream Social pictures taken by photographer Eric Kramer.  The event honored the men & women who served in WWII.

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The Ice Cream Social and Concert by the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band was an extraordinary success with crowd estimates at about 400 people!  We also had over 30 WWII vets in attendance.  More about all of that in a future post.

We’d like to thank Miss Catey and Mr. Woods from Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Wales who demonstrated 1940′s style “swing dancing”.  They were great and brought back wonderful memories to those who remember dancing at the Eagle’s Ballroom in Milwaukee back in the ’40′s.

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Here’s the video

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This”Wood Spirit” carving by local artist Bob Younger, was  donated for a raffle at the Concert & Ice Cream Social on July 10, 2010.  Proceeds from the raffle will help with landscaping being done at the Eagle Historical Society Museum including a permanent Memorial & Garden area honoring those who have served in the US Military. 

A special thanks to Bob Younger of “Younger’s Woodery”.

  The Eagle Historical Society and Palmyra-Eagle Community Band invite you to a special Concert and Ice Cream Social honoring the veterans of WWII.  The theme is “The Forty’s; A Sentimental Journey.” featuring a special program of music that will make this remarkable time come to life. Hear songs made famous by Bing Crosby, Irving Berlin, Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters and many others.  Free cake and ice cream will be served at a recreated U.S.O. canteen!  Miss Catey and Mr. Woods from Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Wales will demonstrate 1940’s style “swing” dancing while WWII re-enactors and collectors, will appear in uniform and exhibit memorabilia.  Bob Younger, of Younger’s Woodery, has carved and donated a Wood Spirit using a log from tornado-damaged Oak Ridge Cemetery that will be raffled at the Ice Cream Social/Band Concert.  Bring yourself and a comfortable chair.

 The event will be held Sunday July 10^th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at the Eagle Village Park, 401 Markham Rd. Eagle, WI  53119.  For more info call Elaine at 262-594-8961