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Official Twitter for Fond Du Lac County Historical Society and the Galloway House and Village

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Wrap up your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/39-6075667 and AmazonSmile donates to Fond Du Lac County Historical Society!

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Did you go to McKnights back in the day? Enjoy the chocolates at Raymers? Or love a good meal at Annie's today? bit.ly/2D8SeO8

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Madame Kuony was famous for her cooking school, but did you know she was passionate about interior design too? Her passing was noted in papers across the country in 2005, including the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. bit.ly/2BUr7G7

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Ever wonder how the railroad shops got started in North Fond du Lac? Check out this deep dive into the history behind this important part of our county's growth: pchswi.org/rr-histo…/wiscentral/lyden/chap20.html

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Did you know that Campbellsport was once known as the "Twin-Villages"? Read more into the unique history of it's founders: bit.ly/31tLF2B

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On this day in 1851, Ripon College originally chartered as Brockway College, was incorporated. Prominent alumni: Actors Spencer Tracy & Harrison Ford, Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Al Jarreau & Coach Dick Bennett. bit.ly/2RmKQqs WHI 78544 #wisconsinhistory

On this day in 1851, <a href="/riponcollege/">Ripon College</a> originally chartered as Brockway College, was incorporated. Prominent alumni: Actors Spencer Tracy &amp; Harrison Ford, Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Al Jarreau &amp; Coach Dick Bennett. bit.ly/2RmKQqs WHI 78544 #wisconsinhistory
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#OnThisDay in 1854 the Milwaukee Sentinel reported the discovery of brick clay in Oakfield. Brick making remained part of the area economy through the 20th century! #fdlhistory #BrickbyBrick

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#OnThisDay in 1838, mail began to be delivered from Green Bay every two weeks to Fond du Lac by foot. That's over 120 miles round trip! #fdlhistory #gotmail?

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Did you hear that we're looking for a Valentine this year? Become a member in Feburary and receive a special card from us! Join online at bit.ly/2v5LLTo

Did you hear that we're looking for a Valentine this year? Become a member in Feburary and receive a special card from us! Join online at bit.ly/2v5LLTo
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The FCHS Annual Meeting has been postponed, please visit our website for more details about how we're handling the COVID-19 concerns: fdlhistory.com/annual-meeting…

The FCHS Annual Meeting has been postponed, please visit our website for more details about how we're handling the COVID-19 concerns: fdlhistory.com/annual-meeting…
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Got a question or want a peek inside the Galloway House? Join us for a Facebook Live Q & A session at 10am Saturday morning! No need to grab your coat or get out of your pajamas, all we need is your questions and curiosity. See you soon! facebook.com/fdlhistory/

Got a question or want a peek inside the Galloway House? Join us for a Facebook Live Q &amp; A session at 10am Saturday morning! No need to grab your coat or get out of your pajamas, all we need is your questions and curiosity. See you soon! facebook.com/fdlhistory/
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We're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth with a photo of June Scheller Lefeber, who with her husband Clarence "CB" owned and operated the Stout Music Center for 13 years. Music is a great relief for stress!

We're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth with a photo of June Scheller Lefeber, who with her husband Clarence "CB" owned and operated the Stout Music Center for 13 years. Music is a great relief for stress!
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A stereograph (also known as a streoscope) was an early 3-D #photograph viewer! They were affordable for all classes of society, giving people a chance to visualize places they would never see in person.

A stereograph (also known as a streoscope) was an early 3-D #photograph viewer! They were affordable for all classes of society, giving people a chance to visualize places they would never see in person.
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Ready for a challenge? We want to see your drawing skills! Share your drawing of the Galloway House with us! It can be as simple as pen and paper, or colorful and detailed, either way we want to see them!

Ready for a challenge? We want to see your drawing skills! Share your drawing of the Galloway House with us! It can be as simple as pen and paper, or colorful and detailed, either way we want to see them!
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We need your help to solve a mystery this #ThrowbackThursday! This photo is from a party, possibly in Ripon, and has no details about who is pictured. Let us know if you recognize anyone!

We need your help to solve a mystery this #ThrowbackThursday! This photo is from a party, possibly in Ripon, and has no details about who is pictured. Let us know if you recognize anyone!
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Think FCHS is the best? You can vote for us in the Best of Fond du Lac at bit.ly/338ZtlK each day until April 8th in the following categories: Entertainment: Best Community or Charity Event Fond du Lac 101- Best Tourist Attraction or Landmark Museum or Art Gallery