Richfield Historical Society Monthly Programs
Everyone is welcome to attend the Richfield Historical Society's (RHS) interesting programs presented monthly. The programs are held the 4th Thursday during the months of January–May; September–November. The November date may vary due to Thanksgiving. The programs start at 7pm and are held at the Richfield Fire Hall, 2008 State Road 175, Richfield, WI 53076.
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May 28, 2026
"Circus World Museum"
Speaker: Peter Shrake
Over 100 circuses have originated in the state of Wisconsin, unequalled to any other state in the Nation. This sawdust and spangled legacy helps to shape culture and the arts across America to this very day. Listen and learn about this dynamic circus legacy that began in Delavan, a year before Wisconsin became a state.
Peter Shrake is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin. He earned his master’s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and a master's degree of library and information studies from the University of Wisconsin. For eight years Shrake served as the Executive Director of the Sauk County Historical Society. He has also worked for a number of years as an archivist for the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 2011, he has been the archivist at the Robert L. Parkinson Library at Circus World.
Come and enjoy this community program!
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No Community Programs in June, July & August
September 24, 2026: "One Room School Houses"
October 22, 2026: "The Milwaukee Braves and Why They Left Town"
November 19, 2026: "The Christmas Ships on Lake Michigan"
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