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Newell and Ann Meyer

March 5, 2024 EHS Web Uncategorized

Once upon a time, in the heart of southeast Wisconsin, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering woodlands, there existed a place of quiet beauty—a sanctuary created by two souls who …

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Popularity Contest 1941

January 30, 2024 EHS Web Uncategorized

Most of us remember the popular kids in high school.  We had several chances to vote for them on football homecoming court, junior prom court, etc.  In 1941, the junior …

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15 Years in 20 Minutes

January 9, 2024 EHS Web Uncategorized

It has been nearly 140 years since the first European settlers arrived in Eagle and many articles and information have been published about them. This video is about more recent …

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1941, Eagle Wisconsin (4)

November 29, 2023 EHS Web Uncategorized

By November 1941, it became clear that the U.S. would be dragged into the war in Europe.  The Defense Department ran ads in newspapers across the nation (including Eagle) encouraging …

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 23, 2023 EHS Web Uncategorized

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the Eagle Historical Society! ~~~

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