Monroe County Local History Room & Museum

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Free Public Program to Celebrate the History of the Former Sparta Masonic Temple Building
“100 Years A Landmark: Celebrating the History of the Former Sparta Masonic Temple Building,” a public program to be held on Wednesday, September 13 at 7pm the Monroe County Local History Room and Deke Slayton Museum, 200 West Main St...
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"Art Outdoors" Event At Wegner Grotto, Sat. Aug 26 10-3
On Saturday, August 27th the Wegner Grotto County Park will host “Art Outdoors...
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Monroe County Business Premiums Jigsaw Puzzle

Do you have a story to tell about the time when the Cuban refugees were at the Fort McCoy Resettlement Center in 1980?

Please fill out the form to share your memories. Those questions with an asterisk "*" are required.

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What is your memory of when the Cuban refugees were detained at Fort McCoy in 1980*:

Why do you think the story of the Cubans at Fort McCoy is important to remember?:

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Only your first name and residence in 1980 will appear on the website with your story, if it is published.

The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum reserves the right to edit and use submissions at their discretion. Not all submissions will be published on this website but may still be preserved and/or used by the Local History Room.

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