GCGS Upcoming Events -- Meetings & Field Trips
Meetings are held at the Monroe, WI Public Library at 10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month in the Community Room on the upper level. The library is located at 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI. For more information call 608-328-7436.
2025
April 5 - "Early Poor Farm Records of Pleasant View" - presented by Jeremy Broge
Jeremy Broge will talk about the history of the Green County Poor Farm to the present day Pleasant View Nursing Complex. Built in 1882 for $6390, the Green County Asylum originally was a single-building with capacity for 40 patients. Despite the institution's name, the facility served as the home for the county's poor and elderly as well. The asylum became locally known as the Poor Farm and would expand to several buildings and hundreds of acres of fields over time.
Jeremy Broge will talk about the history of the Green County Poor Farm to the present day Pleasant View Nursing Complex. Built in 1882 for $6390, the Green County Asylum originally was a single-building with capacity for 40 patients. Despite the institution's name, the facility served as the home for the county's poor and elderly as well. The asylum became locally known as the Poor Farm and would expand to several buildings and hundreds of acres of fields over time.
May 3 (Annual Meeting) - "Laura Ingalls Wilder; Road to the Little House" - presented by Jessica Michna
Generations of children and adults worldwide have been fascinated by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her "Little House" series was the basis for a successful television series. But how did her life really evolve? What motivated her to put her experiences to paper? In this First Impressions presentation by Jessica Michna you will meet Mrs. Wilder, older, wiser and reflecting back on her life. She will tell you her life story and how she came to produce her literary works.
Generations of children and adults worldwide have been fascinated by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her "Little House" series was the basis for a successful television series. But how did her life really evolve? What motivated her to put her experiences to paper? In this First Impressions presentation by Jessica Michna you will meet Mrs. Wilder, older, wiser and reflecting back on her life. She will tell you her life story and how she came to produce her literary works.
May 23 - Friday Fun Day: Scanning Photos
Family Photographs - what do you do with them? This video by Aimee Cross will go over best practices for scanning these family treasures. Family history is more meaningful when photographs are included. these treasures inherited are often lost or destroyed. What is the best way to digitize them, share them with family, and use them in genealogy research. Should you buy a scanner, rent one, or visit a library to scan your images? We will discuss all-in-one printer/scanners as well as other scanners available, including things to look for in a new scanner when wanting to scan family photos, negatives or slides. Should you scan a black and white photo in color or black and white? What dpi is recommended. What format should you use? We will discuss tiff, jpeg and png's as well provide hints on labeling images. This meeting is free and open to the public.
Family Photographs - what do you do with them? This video by Aimee Cross will go over best practices for scanning these family treasures. Family history is more meaningful when photographs are included. these treasures inherited are often lost or destroyed. What is the best way to digitize them, share them with family, and use them in genealogy research. Should you buy a scanner, rent one, or visit a library to scan your images? We will discuss all-in-one printer/scanners as well as other scanners available, including things to look for in a new scanner when wanting to scan family photos, negatives or slides. Should you scan a black and white photo in color or black and white? What dpi is recommended. What format should you use? We will discuss tiff, jpeg and png's as well provide hints on labeling images. This meeting is free and open to the public.
June 7 - "Obtaining Military Records" - presented by Clayton Ruegsegger
Clayton Ruegsegger was born here in Monroe and raised on a farm outside of South Wayne. He served as an infantry man in the United States Marine Corps and the Army Airborne and served during the Iraq War. He has been the Green County Veterans Service Officer since January 2010. Clayton has had an interest in history and military history since he was a child.
Clayton will present how people can obtain military service records for both themselves and for others, including deceased relatives. He will have an emphasis on the records of the deceased relatives for genealogical purposes.
Clayton Ruegsegger was born here in Monroe and raised on a farm outside of South Wayne. He served as an infantry man in the United States Marine Corps and the Army Airborne and served during the Iraq War. He has been the Green County Veterans Service Officer since January 2010. Clayton has had an interest in history and military history since he was a child.
Clayton will present how people can obtain military service records for both themselves and for others, including deceased relatives. He will have an emphasis on the records of the deceased relatives for genealogical purposes.
July 12 - "Holdings at the Wisconsin State Historical Society" - presented by Jill Fuller
August 2 - "Green Burials" - presented by Shedd Farley, Nature Path Sanctuary
September 13 - "1972 Supreme Court Decision in Wisconsin versus Yoder" - presented by Mark Louden
October 4 - "Henry Dodge" - presented and acted by Tom Vergeront
November 1 - "New France in WI and IL" - presented by Mark Peterson
December 6 - Christmas Dinner at Turner Hall - program TBD
Links to Handouts:
"A Trip to Israel" (March 2024 meeting)
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
"Cahokia and the Mississippian Culture" (May 2023 meeting)
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
"Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains" by Michael Keene (Nov 2022 meeting)
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Link to presentation available on Members Only page
Research Center
Hours: Tuesday 10:00 am - 3 pm
Other times available by appointment. Call Bill Holland 734-735-3475 or email.
Located on the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI.
Other times available by appointment. Call Bill Holland 734-735-3475 or email.
Located on the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave, Monroe, WI.