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"Celebrate Sparta" Double-Feature DVD

This "Celebrate Sparta" DVD features 2 nostalgic programs on 1 DVD. (1) “Sparta’s 100th Birthday Parade.” A 20 min. vintage film taken of the July 1951 Centennial Parade in Sparta. Enjoy the nostalgia as you view dozens of floats rolling down Water Street, each one sponsored by a local business or organization. This DVD includes bonus insert listing all parade entrants and special reprint of a Sparta newspaper article recapping the parade. Any fan of Sparta will enjoy this wonderfully preserved full color film available for the first time. (2) “The History of Sparta: A Sesquicentennial Celebration, 1851-2001,” is a video created by the Sparta Sesquicentennial Committee in 2001 in recognition of the city’s 150th birthday. Over 1 hour long, this historical retrospective of Sparta features memorable historic images and insightful commentary about Monroe County’s Seat. Full color.

$14.95

Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail: The Old Railroad Trail DVD

Made in 1967 to promote the Nation's first "rails-to-trails" bike trail, this color film takes the viewer on a nostalgic tour of the bike trail from Elroy to Sparta and all points in between. Includes stops in Wilton, Kendall, Norwalk, Tomah, Monroe County cranberry country, Mill Bluff State Park and Wildcat Mountain State Park. Railroad history buffs will appreciate catching glimpses of remnants of the former Chicago Northwestern Railroad that have long since disappeared. DVD. Approximate run time 15 minutes.

$12.50

American Bicentennial Commemorative Hot Plate Set

SAVE when you purchase all three commemorative hot plates: Set includes "Washington Crossing the Delaware" by Emanuel Leutze, "The Spirit of '76" by A.M. Willard, and "Betsy Ross and the First Stars and Stripes" by John Ward Dunsmore. Cork backing. 6 inches in diameter. Produced and sold for America's Bicentennial Celebration.

$5.00

American Bicentennial Commemorative Mug

Ceramic American Bicentennial Commemorative Mug printed in patriotic colors.

$1.00

First Day Issue Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Collector's Envelope with Special Pictorial Cancellation

First Day Issue Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Collector's Envelope with Special Pictorial Cancellation! Attention stamp collectors! Check out this special envelope commemorating the official recognition of the WI State Sesquicentennial celebration in 1998. This envelope features a color drawing of the Historic Monroe Co. Courthouse on the left side, an unique "FIRST DAY ISSUE" post mark and the special pictorial cancellation, as well as two Wisconsin stamps featuring the farm landscape design.

$5.00

History of Sparta Video Tape

History of Sparta Video Tape: Sesquicentennial Celebration (2001). Interesting documentary retelling the founding and establishment of Sparta. Features riveting historical images and insightful commentary. VHS. 1 hr. 11 min.

$10.00

Monroe County Courthouse Centennial Commemorative Poster

Monroe County Courthouse Centennial Commemorative Poster: 1896-1996. Full-color, HUGE 18" x 38" poster commemorating the 100th birthday of the Sparta landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of Sparta's Historic Four Corners.

$2.00

Monroe County Souvenir Coin Set

Two-piece metal coin set commemorating Monroe County and our Nation's Bicentennial. Front depicts the Monroe County Courthouse. Each set is individually numbered and stamped. Come in protective, clear plastic sleeves. Coins 1.5 inches in diameter.

$1.00

Souvenir Spoon

A collectible commemorating Monroe County as the Cranberry Capital of Wisconsin. Silver plated souvenir spoon engraved "Wisconsin Cranberry Country." 4.25 inches long. [note: some tarnishing may be present]

$4.00

Spirit of '76 Commemorative Hot Plate

Commemorative hot plate featuring a full color rendition of "The Spirit of '76" by A.M. Willard. Cork backing. 6 inches in diameter. Produced and sold for America's Bicentennial Celebration. SAVE when you purchase all three commemorative hot plates.

$2.00

Spirit of '76 Lapel Pin

Metal lapel pin shaped liked the Liberty Bell. 1/2 inch long.

$0.50

Stars And Stripes Commemorative Hot Plate

Commemorative hot plate featuring a full color rendition of "Betsy Ross and the First Stars and Stripes" by John Ward Dunsmore. Cork backing. 6 inches in diameter. Produced and sold for America's Bicentennial Celebration. SAVE when you purchase all three commemorative hot plates.

$2.00

Washington Crossing the Delaware Commemorative Hot Plate

Commemorative hot plate featuring a full color rendition of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" by Emanuel Leutze. Cork backing. 6 inches in diameter. Produced and sold for America's Bicentennial Celebration. SAVE when you purchase all three commemorative hot plates.

$2.00

Wegner Grotto "Bremen Ocean Liner" Postcard

A pictorial souvenir of the Wegner Grotto "Bremen Ocean Liner" sculpture - Monroe County's Grass-Roots Arts Site in brilliant color.

$0.50

Wegner Grotto "Glass Church" Postcard

A pictorial souvenir of the Wegner Grotto "Glass Church" - Monroe County's Grass-Roots Arts Site in brilliant color.

$0.50

Wegner Grotto Collector's Ornament

Pearl-colored, glass ornament with full-color image of the Wegner Grotto “Glass Church” on front. One of a kind issue!

$4.00

Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Collector's Envelope with Special Pictorial Cancellation

Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Collector's Envelope with Special Pictorial Cancellation! Attention stamp collectors! Check out this special envelope commemorating the official recognition of the WI State Sesquicentennial celebration in 1998. This envelope features a color drawing of the Historic Monroe Co. Courthouse on the left side, as well as a cancelled Wisconsin stamp featuring the farm landscape design.

$2.00

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