Genealogy Center open Oct. 11

Even though the open season for the LCHS Genealogy Center has concluded, the Board of Directors will open the building to the public on Oct. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will also be a number of artifacts on display that same day.

The Center is located at 301 NE 2nd St. in Elysian.

Maple trunk available

Visitors to the LCHS campus in Elysian may recall the three majestic maple trees on the south edge of the property. The trees were showing their age and for safety reasons the board decided to have them removed. LCHS has saved the trunks of the trees and one of the trunks is up for sale to interested parties. The trunk is over two feet in diameter and about seven feet long. It has several interesting knobs and lobes which give the wood unique character.

Interested parties are asked to contact the Society at info@lesueurcountyhistory.org for more information.

Calling all those interested in Kilkenny history…

LCHS has been contacted about interest in starting a Kilkenny Historians Group. The LCHS Board will be holding its Oct. 21 meeting at the Kilkenny library (288 Laurel Ave. S) at 6 p.m. LCHS members and anyone interested in Kilkenny history is encouraged to attend and learn more.  Interested parties may also contact Janice Sellner in care of the Kilkenny library.

Ottawa Stone Church Tours

on Sundays from 1-4pm.

May-Labor Day Weekend.