Pioneer Wisconsin Cabinetmaker; Ithiel Tilden, August 23rd, 7pm, Presented by Patti Marsicano
Pioneer Wisconsin Cabinetmaker; Ithiel Tilden
In 1855, Ithiel Tilden loaded a wagon with his family, personal possessions, three wide mahogany boards and a huge piece of rosewood leaving Utica, New York heading for the village of Delavan in Wisconsin.
A cabinetmaker by trade, Tilden was considered a woodworking artist and his furniture was in high demand. Working with native woods like walnut and cherry, Tilden produced furniture for families who came here with the minimum amount of furniture and couldn’t afford to order pieces from places like Chicago. The precious wood that he brought from New York was eventually used to make a parlor set for one of Delavan’s most affluent citizens.
Delavan Historical Society President Patti Marsicano will talk about Ithiel Tilden’s life, and share some of the rare Tilden pieces in the historical society’s collection at their upcoming program.
The program is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, August 23rd at 7:00pm at the Delavan Historical Society Exhibit and Resource Center at 663 E. Ann St., Delavan.
Railroads in Delavan Presented by Richard Burnes, July 19th, 7pm
On this Thursday evening, July 19 at 7 p.m. Richard Burnes, a railroad historian, will present a program, “Railroads in Delavan.” A railroad enthusiast since he was a young child, Burnes’ first memory of trains is crossing the train tracks in Chicago at two years old. A steam locomotive stopped and Burnes has been fascinated with trains ever since.
His uncle was the assistant superintendent of railroad sleeping and dining cars; that gave him a contact with railroad travel and service. Although he was not a railroad employee himself, he served as a conductor for a time on the railroad that runs from East Troy to the Elegant Farmer and back.
He also has collected much railroad memorabilia and has “steam and coal smoke” in his system! The program is free and refreshments will be served. All are invited to the society’s museum at 663 Ann Street, Delavan.
CARSON-BARNES–CIRCUS SAURUS!!
You can purchase tickets from Bradley’s Dept Store, Delavan Historical Society, Lake Lawn Resort, Remember When, Delavan Piggly Wiggly, or Walworth County Visitor’s Bureau. Buy them now and save money!
Performances at 1:30 pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm at Lake Lawn Resort Airport.
This is a Delavan Historical Society fundraiser.
Get Advance Tickets and Save!
Advance tickets: Adults, $14 – Children $6
online from circus: Adults, $18 – Children $8
at Gate tickets: Adults, $20 – Children $12
So buying advance tickets from the above locations Saves You Money– you save $6 per adult or child ticket compared to the gate price!!!!!!!!!!!! And the Delavan Historical Society needs to have pre-sales in order to make anything…. so please purchase tickets in advance!
Mark Your Calendars!!
Mark your calendars for the following DHS upcoming events that are open to the public and are at 7 pm April-September and at 1 pm October-November the Delavan Historical Society’s Exhibit and Resource Center at 663 E Ann St, with the exception of the Tacos and Tequila Fundraiser for the DHS at Hernandez Restaurant.
1. DHS Exhibit & Resource Center Open House–Sat, Apr 14th 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
2. DHS’s Annual Show and Share program–Thurs, Apr 19th 7:00 pm, followed by a short DHS meeting,
3. Tacos and Tequila Fundraiser for the DHS at Hernandez Restaurant–Sun, Apr 22nd 11:00 am-8:00 pm, $12 per ticket.
4. The John Buckles Collection—Thurs, May 24th, John Finley
5. Local Railroad History—Thurs, July 19th, Richard Burnes
6. Presentation on the Tilden Furniture—Thurs, Aug 23rd, Patti Marsicano
7. History of Delavan parks/recreation—Thurs, Sept 20th, Eddie Wichman
8. Lake Lawn Resort History (celebrating 140 years)—Thurs, Oct 18th
9. Delavan’s Spring Grove Cemetery—Thurs, Nov 15th, author Frank Landi
Refreshments will be served at the programs.
Paul Lange’s 150th Birthday Program
All are welcome March 22 at 1 p.m to the celebration of Paul Lange’s 150th birthday at the Delavan Historical Society’s Center, 663 East Ann St. Lange was declared “The Father of Wisconsin Arbor Day” by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1951 for his efforts to create the day. .
Upcoming DHS Programs & Annual Meeting–March, April & May 2017
March 16, 2017: Program: “Cool story about Abraham Lincoln”! 1pm at DHS resource center.
April 20, 2017: DHS Membership Annual Meeting & Program “Ice Harvesting” by Carol McClernon and DHS elections. 7pm at DHS resource center.
May 18, 2017: Program: “History of Bradley Department Store” by Lois Stritt and Bill McKoy. 7pm at Bradley’s Dept Store, 222 E Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI. Refreshments will be served, everyone welcome!
Isreal Stowell Temperance House Committee Meeting, Jan 7th, DHS Resource Center, 10am-11:30am
This meeting is for the committee and potential new committee members to brush-up on what has been done to date with the Temperance House, and to prepare for a meeting with Genell Scheurell and Jodi Sweeney of the Sweeney Group on Jan 11, 2017.
DHS 2016 Christmas Party, Dec 3rd, The Village Supper Club
Please join us this Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at the Village Supper Club at 12 noon for this year’s DHS Christmas party!!
Share Your Memories of Halloweens Past!
The Delavan Historical Society invites all to come and share their favorite ghoulish and foolish “memories of Halloweens past” at 1pm, Oct 20th at our Delavan Historical Society Resource and Exhibit Center at 663 Ann St off South Seventh St.
Those revealing past transgressions should know that the statute of limitations has surely run out on their actions. Halloween incidents from the past published in the Delavan Enterprise and Delavan Republican will be shared.
Treats will be served with tricks possible but not likely.
Barbara Shreves
DHS Publicity
262-728-3812