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News at MCLHR
Sparta History Trivia June 4 at Sparta Soda Works How well do you know your Sparta trivia? Come find out on Tuesday, June 4, at 6 pm at the Sparta Soda Works (121 E... Click here for more
May 23 History Program: "The Ho-Chunk Struggle Against Removal from Wisconsin"
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Remembering the Cuban Refugee Program at Fort McCoy, 1980
Between May and November of 1980, the military base at Fort McCoy became a refugee compound where over 14,000 Cuban exiles where screened and detained as they awaited potential sponsorship from Wisconsin organizations and families. The "Resettlement Program" at Fort McCoy impacted the lives of many Monroe County citizens leaving them with unforgettable memories of that time. Do you have a story to tell about the time when the Cuban refugees were at Fort McCoy? If so, click HERE to submit it. Click HERE to read the stories others have shared. |
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