St. Mary's - Basswood Grove
 
Denmark Township Historical Soc.
Where 2 Rivers Merged, MN Came Together
 
 
DTHS 2007 Events
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January February March April May June
July August September October November December


Jan 16, 2007
Tuesday, 7 pm

Denmark Town Hall
90th and Oakgreen Ave
Denmark Township, MN
Denmark Speakers Recall Early Roles Of Farm Women
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Women with rural roots will discuss early roles of farm women. Lyla Davies, President of the Denmark Township Historical Society, will participate and will introduce several other speakers. The public is invited.
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Map to Denmark Town Hall
 
No admission charge. Press Release...

 

Feb 20, 2007
Tuesday, 7 pm

Location: Home of
Pam Monno
13199 - 80th St. So.
Denmark Township Historical Society
Board Meeting
 
Discussion and Planning Meeting
Members and Public invited
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No admission charge.  

 

Mar 20, 2007
Tuesday, 7 pm

Denmark Town Hall
90th and Oakgreen Ave
Denmark Township, MN
History of Afton Alps Ski Resort
 
The Denmark Township Historical Society invites the public to learn about the history of Afton Alps at a free program Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Denmark Town Hall, 90th and Oakgreen, in south Washington County. Amy Reents, daughter of founder Paul Augustine, will speak and show photos of the early years. Longtime employee Glenn Brown will assist her. The public is invited and there is no admission fee.
Map to Denmark Town Hall
   
No admission charge. Press Release...

 

Apr 17, 2007
Tuesday, 7 pm

Location: Home of
Wayne / Jean Boyd
7575 - Quadrant Ave. So.
Denmark Township Historical Society
Board Meeting
 
Discussion and Planning Meeting
Members and Public invited
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No admission charge.  

 

May 20, 2007
Saturday, 1-5 pm

Guild Hall of
St. Mary's Church
8435 St. Croix Trail So.
Denmark Township, MN
"Antiques and Their Stories"
Members of DTHS and residents of Denmark Township are invited to bring up to three antique items fir appraisal by experts. Come to our own "road show." The public is invited to come and watch. There is no admission fee.
Map to St. Mary's Church
   
No admission charge.

 
June 19, 2007
7:00 PM

Lyla's address is:
7828 St. Croix Trail So.
Denmark Township, MN
Potluck Picnic at Lyla Davies' Home.
Bring a dish to share and then visit members and friends.
A DTHS board will likely be held after the picnic.

 
July 17, 2007
Tuesday, 7 PM

Location: Home of
Bob / Mavis Voigt
15418 - 110th St. So.
Denmark Garden Party
Come to Bob and Mavis Voigt's home and view the many flower gardens they have blooming. Bring a potential member along with you. Open to the public and no admission fee.

 
August 21, 2007
Tuesday, 7 PM

Denmark Town Hall
90th and Oakgreen Ave
Denmark Township, MN
Plan for the September Vintage Ball Game
Event planning and some team practice will be taking place at this month's meeting.
No admission fee, bring some ideas with you. Map to Denmark Town Hall 

 
Sep 9, 2007
Sunday, 1 - 4 PM

Denmark Town Hall
90th and Oakgreen Ave
Denmark Township, MN
Denmark Demons Vintage Base Ball Game

The Demons will once again take on the Washington County Historical Society's Vintage Base Ball team, the St. Croix Base Ball Club, in a game played by 1860s rules.

There will be entertainment and refreshments, as last year. More information to come on these topics

Last year, refreshments included beverages, hot dogs, ice cream, peanuts and caramel corn will be sold.
Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.


 
Oct 16, 2007
Tuesday, 7 PM

Location: TBA
"Ghostly Visits"
Pam Monno is recruiting people who have had paranormal experiences in Denmark Township for a panel of scary stories. If you're from the Township with such experiences, contact her at 651.436.1311.
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* * * DTHS 2006 Events * * *

Feb 21, 2006
Tuesday, 7 PM
Tour of the Hastings LeDuc Historic Estate
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DTHS members and friends are invited to a special tour of the LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings. Sign up by calling JoAnne Olson: 651.437.9642.
The Denmark Society will hold a brief meeting after the tour.
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Tickets: $5 / $4 (for Seniors) Map to the Le Duc Mansion


March 21, 2006
Tuesday, 7 pm
How Farming has Changed in Denmark Township
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Farmers from the area will be coming together for this event and discuss how farming techniques have changed over the years. Discussion will include how the related women's work has changed during this period, as well. Bill and Eileen Krueger arranged this event.
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Map to Denmark Town Hall
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No admission charge. Press Release...


April 18, 2006
Tuesday, 7 pm
Denmark Township Historical Society
Board Meeting
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Discussion and Planning Meeting
Members and Public invited
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No admission charge.


May 16, 2006
Tuesday, 7 pm
History of St. Mary's - Basswood Grove Church
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A video-projected information session is being prepared to present to the public information about the historic 140+ year old church.
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Map to St. Mary's Church.
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No admission charge. Press Release...


June 20, 2006
Tuesday, 7 pm
Denmark Township Historical Society
Board Meeting
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Discussion and Planning Meeting
Members and Public invited
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No admission charge.



Sept 10, 2006
Sunday, 2 pm
DENMARK TEAM TAKES ON
VINTAGE BASE BALL
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The public is invited to an afternoon of vintage base ball, food and entertainment on Sunday, September 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Denmark Town Hall, 90th and Oakgreen in Denmark Township, south Washington County. The free event features the newly organized Denmark Demons, sponsored by the Denmark Township Historical Society, facing Washington County Historical Society's club, the St. Croix Base Ball Club, in a game played by 1860s rules.

The game starts at 2 p.m. Pre-game entertainment begins at 1 p.m. with music by Bill Kruschel of Maplewood and a barbershop quartet, the 8 Foot Fours, organized by Bud Urtel of Woodbury. Refreshments include beverages, hotdogs, ice cream, peanuts and caramel corn will be sold. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

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No admission charge.


October 17, 2006
Tuesday, 7 pm
Denmark Township Historical Society
Board Meeting
AT: Rod and JoAnne Olson Residence
11487 Oakgreen Ave So.
Denmark Township
Discussion and Planning Meeting
Members and Public invited
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No admission charge.


November 21, 2006
Tuesday, 7 pm
Afton, Cottage Grove, and Denmark Township
Telephone Company
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Presentation to be given by Bev Gross of Cottage Grove about the original telephone service in the area. This phone company was operated by her father until 1958.
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No admission charge.


December 19, 2006
Tuesday, 6 pm
Holiday Potluck Dinner
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Start time has changed to 6pm.
Mailed cards indicate 7pm start.
Holiday Dinner. All are Welcome. Please bring something to share.
No admission charge.
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