Crosscurrents Heritage Center
A Gathering Place Celebrating the Natural and Human History of the Driftless
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Winter Wrap, Autumn Glow
Winter has most definitely arrived at Tippesaukee Farm, but we’re still basking in the radiance of Fall and the completion of our 2025 events. We had two full houses–bursting with laughter and learning–for Casey Brown’s presentation “Shuffling Many Worlds” on September 13th and 14th. Casey’s experience in stand-up comedy was clear to all, as was
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Fall 2025 Events
We are thrilled to announce our lineup of Fall events at Crosscurrents Heritage Center. On Saturday September 13 at 2 pm, Casey Brown will present a talk titled “Shuffling Many Worlds: How Being Ho-Chunk is Modern.” A filmmaker, comedian, and musician, Brown will speak about his experience as a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation in
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Slow Burn at Tippesaukee
We had our first prescribed burn at Tippesaukee Farm in May! It was quite exciting. Quercus Land Stewardship conducted the burn as part of their efforts to give oak and other native plants the chance to regenerate in one of our woodlots. The fire can activate native seeds lying dormant in the soil. We already opened
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The Wisconsin Dells Highlights
For many of us, May 18, 2025 was an emotional day at Crosscurrents: the return of Ho-Chunk music and dance for the first time in at least 180 years to the land now known as Tippesaukee. Here is a 6-minute highlight video from that momentous day. Heartfelt thanks goes to the 130 people who came
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Welcome the Drum Back to Tippesaukee!
On Sunday May 18th at 2 pm, you can be part of a historic event! For the first time in at least 180 years, Ho-Chunk drumming, dancing, and singing will take place at Tippesaukee Farm in Port Andrew, WI. The performance by the renowned Wisconsin Dells Singers and Dance Troupe will take place only 200
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Spring 2025 Events
We’ve spent the winter dreaming and scheming, and now we’re ready to walk, sing, and dance our way into spring! Crosscurrents Heritage Center proudly announces its Spring 2025 Events. Join us for a walking tour with Geologist Eric Carson on April 19th. And mark your calendars for traditional Ho-Chunk music and dance with the Wisconsin
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Winter Dreaming
Winter is a time for dreaming… Here at Crosscurrents we’re dreaming of the slow pace of glaciers, the mysteries of the river valley, and of drummers and dancers returning to perform their traditional songs and dances after nearly 200 years. What are you dreaming of? Here’s a photo of the old Coumbe House on a
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Our Guiding Lights
As a part of the launch of Crosscurrents Heritage Center in October, Ben performed “Our Guiding Lights: Camilla, Lottie, and Mary.” The audiences enjoyed the stories and music so much that we did an additional showing for friends and neighbors who missed the first two performances. That show was also very well received. Now we
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Free Friend-Raising Events
Join us for three special events this October! Seating for these free events is limited. Donations are gratefully accepted. Please email crosscurrentsheritage@gmail.com to reserve your space. Saturday, October 5 at 3 PM When the Wisconsin River Flowed Backwards Prof. Eric Carson from UW-Madison presents a fascinating talk with slides about when the Wisconsin River flowed
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