MARCH 8, 2011
Bentley's Eisenhower Portrait
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Library Events,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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JANUARY 27, 2010
Two Rivers Historical Society Quarterly Meeting
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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DECEMBER 17, 2009
Two Rivers Historical Society Display Case
This month the Two Rivers Historical Society Display Case features "Yesterday's Child" figurine collection that is part of the "Boyd's Bear Collection." Courtesy of Phyllis Reinert
Categories: Library Displays,
Two Rivers Historical Society,
Library Information
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OCTOBER 30, 2009
Visit Lester Public Library's Two Rivers Historical Society Display
Wood Models by Joe Kupsh on display at the Lester Public Library.
Categories: Library Displays,
Two Rivers Historical Society,
Community Interest
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AUGUST 6, 2009
Lester Bentley Painting on Display @ LPL
The Two Rivers Historical Society has recently acquired two Lester Bentley Paintings.
This is one of three known abstract paintings by Bentley:
This painting was donated to the Two Rivers Historical Society in memory of Miriam Meyer:
These and other Bentley works of art are currently on display at the Lester Public Library in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Categories: Art,
Library Displays,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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AUGUST 5, 2009
Woodcarving by Robert Carron at the Lester Public Library
Visit the library to view the Two Rivers Historical Society display of Robert Carron woodcarvings.
Please follow this link for more photos of the display: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157621796353341/
Categories: Community Interest,
Art,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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MARCH 26, 2009
Two Rivers Historical Society Display Case
Visit Lester Public Library and take time to enjoy the displays provided by the Two Rivers Historical Society through the month of April.
Vintage glass -
Norman Rockwell figurines -
Categories: Library Displays,
Community Interest,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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FEBRUARY 4, 2009
Vintage Valentine Cards @ LPL
Stop by the Lester Public Library to view the Two Rivers Historical Society's collection of vintage valentines on display through the month of February.
Follow this link for more vintage valentines: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157613238379245/
Categories: Library Displays,
Two Rivers Historical Society,
Holidays
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NOVEMBER 28, 2008
Enter the Doll House Raffle
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Historical Society,
Two Rivers Information
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NOVEMBER 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Categories: Holidays,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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JULY 7, 2008
Two Rivers History Museum
Another of Two Rivers' hidden gems -
Two Rivers Historical Society, History Museum, 1810 Jefferson Street,
Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Housed in the old St. Luke Convent, this museum features many church-related artifacts as well as a couple of special collections of interest.
Home to the Sisters of St. Agnes - 1903 to 1993.
Open Daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Call 920-793-1103 for more information.
Please follow this link for more photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157605964278298/
Categories: Two Rivers Historical Society,
Tourism,
Two Rivers Information
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JUNE 4, 2008
Feather to Japanese Fans on Display
Visit Lester Public Library today and view hand-held fans in the Local History display cases.
The Florence Barber Fan Collection is on display at Lester Public Library through June courtesy of the Two Rivers Historical Society.
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Library Displays,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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APRIL 4, 2008
Lester Bentley's 100th Celebration
Last Saturday night, March 29th, Two Rivers celebrated what would have been local artist Lester Bentley's 100th birthday. Music, wine, cake and a sing-a-long in the gallery made for a beautiful evening at the Hamilton Community House in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
The MacDowell Chorus provided music.
The 'Girl in the Red Coat' was unveiled.
In remembrance of portrait artist and local legend Lester Bentley.
Categories: Community Interest,
Lester Bentley,
Two Rivers Historical Society
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MARCH 18, 2008
City and State Recognize Lester Bentley's Contributions
City Council passed a resolution honoring Two Rivers native and nationally known artist Lester Bentley for his contributions to the culture of Two Rivers, Wisconsin and the Nation as portrait artist.
City Council President Mark Matthews, Lester Bentley Committee Member Nan Webster, Lester Bentley Committee Member Gail Fox, and City Manager Greg Buckley
Also noted at last night's City Council Meeting was the Governor's proclamation designating March 29th as Lester Bentley Day in the state of Wisconsin.
The McDowell Choir will perform in a celebration on March 29th at the Two Rivers Community House marking what would have been Bentley's 100th birthday.
Categories: Two Rivers Historical Society,
Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information
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JANUARY 9, 2008
Vintage Valentines on Display at LPL
The Two Rivers Historical Society is featuring vintage valentine cards in their display case at the Lester Public Library.
Stop by and take a look!
Follow this link for more photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157603674088691/
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Two Rivers Historical Society
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