BLACK EARTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY



Black Earth, Wisconsin 53515

Black Earth Historical Society est. 1992

Black Earth Field Days Open House Saturday 10 August 2024

Black Earth Field Days

A long-standing annual tradition, Black Earth Field Days acts as a homecoming and festive occasion for all to congregate in downtown Black Earth. The Black Earth Historical Society opens both its History Museum and History Center for Field Days right after the parade. Photos below of the Black Earth History Museum 2023 open house. Above photo from 1948 Field Days parade line up when the state of Wisconsin celebrated 100 years of statehood. Find a non-cropped version of this 1948 photo with full description on the Black Earth History page. This is a special time in Black Earth, Wisconsin.

Black Earth History Museum Opens for 2024 Season May 26

Visit the Black Earth History Museum featuring a new display on churches for 2024, expertly curated and displayed by Historical Society volunteers. More information found on our Museum page.

Brat Frys 2024

Sundays (note change from our usual Saturdays)
September 1 & 22

At The Shoe Box in downtown Black Earth 9:00 to 4:00 or until the brats run out. Brats & hot dogs with all the fixings, soda, water, and sometimes homemade baked treats for sale.

  • First Wednesdays of the month 6:30 Monthly Meetings Black Earth History Center
  • February 4, Sunday 2:00 Annual Meeting Black Earth History Center
  • April 18 & 19, Thursday & Friday 9:00 to 3:00 Spring Rummage Sale fundraiser  Black Earth History Center
  • May 26, first Sunday Black Earth History Museum Opener 1:00 to 4:00 Black Earth History Museum
  • July TBD, Tuesday 6:00 Taco Plates Concerts in the Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Black Earth
  • August 10, Saturday Field Days Open House Black Earth History Center (guided tours), Black Earth History Museum open after parade until 4:00
  • September 1 & 22, Sundays 9:00 to 4:00 Brat Fry fundraiser The Shoe Box
  • September 29, Sunday Black Earth History Museum Last Open 1:00 to 4:00 Black Earth History Museum
  • November TBD, Monday 4:00 to 7:00 Cross Plains Culver's Share Event, a percentage of sales goes to the Black Earth Historical Society, thank you Culver's!
  • December 8, Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 Santa Open House Black Earth History Center

BLACK EARTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
P. O. Box 214
Black Earth WI 53515

email: behistoricalsoc@gmail.com     website: blackearthwihistory.org
Facebook page: Black Earth Historical Society     Facebook group: Black Earth History

Black Earth History Center: 1022 Blue Mounds Street for meetings, research & special events
Black Earth History Museum: 950 Mills Street 1:00 to 4:00 Memorial Day Sunday through last Sunday in September or by appointment