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Monroe County Local History Room & Museum

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MCHS Spring Craft Show March 11 - in Sparta!
The Monroe County Historical Society (MCHS) is hopping back over to Sparta for their 94th Annual Spring Art/Crafts and Country Gift Show, to be held Saturday March 11, 2023 from 8:30am - 3:30pm...
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Last Chance to See "Lights and LEGO" is Jan. 28th
Saturday, January 28th is your last chance to see “Festive Favorites: Lights and LEGO” at the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum...
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D/2 Gravestone Cleaner - Quart size

These interactive programs can be conducted on site at the Local History Room in Sparta or can be brought to your classroom (anywhere in Monroe County).
A minimum of 15 students within five grade levels is required to participate in LHR programming.
Programs can be adapted to high school aged students.
All programs correlated to Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and Common Core State Standards for Literacy in All Subjects.
The Local History Room provides most, if not all, of the materials used in the programs, and provides all of its own equipment.
There is a $1 per person fee for Local History Room programming both at the museum and in Monroe County classrooms, and a minimum $2 per person fee for in classroom programming for out of county schools.
During each program, students will listen to a presenter, look at images, handle objects, and participate in physical activities. Always inform us of any special-needs students so that we may make any necessary adaptations.
Programming is designed to serve an average classroom size of 15-25 students. Other sizes can be accommodated for certain programs.
Please call at least three weeks in advance to schedule a program.
The Deke Slayton Space and Bicycle Museum shares a building with the Local History Room and also provides educational programming (for a fee). To visit both sites in one trip call: 608-269-0033.

Click HERE to book your school group at LHR or to ask a question