The Sterling North Museum participated in the Tobacco Heritage Days parade for 2024. The society is very lucky to have young Rascal fans who participate in this event. We really got people’s attention with the bright yellow convertible driven by Steve Goede.
August 15, 2024 is the date for the History Hop. You will have the opportunity to hop on the bus and visit the Edgerton Public Library, the Sterling North Home, the Albion Academy and Pauline’s Pottery cabin. The whole event is FREE and lunch is provided. Mark your calendar. Registration begins on JULY 15. Call the Edgerton Public Library at 608-884-4511 or go to the Edgerton Public Library’s website and go to EVENTS where you can register online. If you have questions, please contact us at sterlingnorthsociety@gmail.com
It was a rainy day for our 2nd annual Edgerton History Hop, but we had a good turnout. There were several local people who are familiar with the 4 historic sites, but had the opportunity to spend time at each and learn information about Edgerton’s history. There was one young teacher who came from Green Bay to participate in the tour! Next year’s History Hop will be on the 2nd Thursday in August. Mark your 2025 calendar!
Pictures from the 2023 Tobacco Heritage Days Parade — we gave out LOTS and LOTS of candy! Everybody loves to see Rascal in the parade!
This coming weekend is Tobacco Heritage Days in Edgerton. The parade begins at 11:30 on Sunday, July 16. If you come to the house for a tour in the afternoon, each family will receive a Free copy of the only biography about Sterling North! The house is open until 4:00 p.m.
PIctures from the Edgerton History Hop on July 6, 2023. As you can see in the picture, people of all ages joined us on the tour and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
Join us by calling the Edgerton Public Library to register your spot. 608-884-4511. Questions? Email sterlingnorthsociety@gmail.com
Thursday, July 6, 2023 –HISTORY HOP
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend our bus tour which includes stops at the Edgerton Public Library, the Sterling North Home, the Albion Academy and the Jacobus Cabin. This event is FREE. There will be activities, games and food provided. More info to follow, so keep checking our website.
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION took place in 2022
The Sterling North Society celebrated the 25th year anniversary of the opening of the Sterling North Museum, which opened in August, 1997. Each month we hosted a variety of activities and presentations to celebrate the heritage of Sterling North and his books, culminating with a birthday cake to celebrate Sterling’s November 4.
All activities are listed below.
MAY, 2022
On Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. we had a presentation by John Foust about the “Araiguma Rascal” animated series produced by Nippon Animation in 1977 in Japan.
This is only Japanese anime set in Wisconsin and it accurately represents many scenes in Edgerton such as our Museum, the school, the church and downtown.
Click here for the full press release for this event.
At 3 p.m. we had a “Rockoon” rock painting activity.
JUNE, 2022
On Sunday June 12 at 2 p.m. a “Vintage Tea and Coffee Soiree” was held at the Albion Academy Museum at 605 Campus Lane in Edgerton.
JULY, July 2022
On Thursday July 14 “Walt’s Rascal Bus Tour” was hosted with the Edgerton Public Library Summer reading program, and made possible by a grant from the Edgerton Community Fund. Tours started at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours started at the Edgerton Public Library at 101 Albion Street in Edgerton
On Monday July 25 at 1 p.m., a Wildlife Presentation was hosted at Racetrack Park. This was organized by the Edgerton Public Library.
AUGUST, 2022
On Sunday August 14, there were several events at the museum.
Tours of the Museum begin on the hour.
At 1 p.m. there was a presentation given by some of the founding members on the purchase and renovation of the Sterling North home.
At 2 p.m., we had a presentation based on author Sheila Cohen’s biography “Sterling North and the Story of Rascal” as published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press.
There was a video message from Arielle North Olson, Sterling North’s daughter. Sterling North’s grandson Gregory North (David’s son) came from New York and shared memories.
Gregory North (Sterling’s grandson and David’s son) and his wife Annie McQuilken came for the 25th anniversary celebration. Gregory had not been to the museum for several years, so it was an enjoyable time to meet him and his wife.
At 3 p.m. there was a reception with refreshments and the dedication of the Walt Diedrick Bench.
SEPTEMBER, 2022
In September there was a Raccoon Coloring Contest. Entry forms available were made available at the Edgerton Public Library and Sterling North Home & Museum. The deadline for entries was September 23. The winners were announced on September 25.
OCTOBER, 2022
On October 21 and 22, a new play “The Life and Times of Sterling North” was presented at the Masonic Lodge at 312 W Fulton Street in Edgerton. The play was created by Gayle Corcoran Stettler and Isabelle Spike.
See the VIDEOS section on our website and watch the play.
Friday October 21 at 7 p.m. was the premiere performance and by invitation-only.
Arielle North Olson and her husband, along with her daughter and son-in-law attended the Friday night performance. Arielle was very moved by the play.
Additional performances are Saturday October 22 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. were open to the public.
NOVEMBER, 2022
On Sunday November 6 at 2 p.m. we hosted the Sterling North birthday celebration at the Museum.
Tours of the Museum were given on the hour.