Richfield Historical Society Monthly Programs
Everyone is welcome to attend the Richfield Historical Society's (RHS) interesting programs presented monthly. The programs are held the 4th Thursday during the months of January–May; September–November. The November date may vary due to Thanksgiving. The programs start at 7pm and are held at the Richfield Fire Hall, 2008 State Road 175, Richfield, WI 53076.
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April 23, 2026
"Timber -- Logging in Wisconsin"
Speaker: Susan Apps-Bodilly
Ms. Apps-Bodilly found the information about log drivers fascinating. After a winter’s work in a lumber camp, the best and most athletic folks stayed on as river drivers. Wearing spiked boots on their feet, they rode the floating logs on the river for many days to reach the mill. It was dangerous work, which required quick thinking and problem-solving.
The speaker is the author of several books, worked as an elementary and middle school teacher for more than twenty years and then retired from teaching second-grade students. She has a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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May 28, 2026: "Circus World Museum"
No Community Programs in June, July & August
September 24, 2026: "One Room School Houses"
October 22, 2026: "The Milwaukee Braves and Why They Left Town"
November 19, 2026: "The Christmas Ships on Lake Michigan"
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