Crosscurrents Heritage Center
A Gathering Place Celebrating the Natural and Human History of the Driftless
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Autumn Adventures at Crosscurrents
We are excited to announce our Fall 2026 events. As usual we’re offering opportunities to explore the natural world, as well as the experiences of the Indigenous people and the European settlers. We try as much as possible to make our events sensual experiences, not just lectures. Here’s your chance to see the sunlight stream…
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Spring Surprises . . . and Successes!
Greetings! We hope your summer is going well–and if you have a garden, we hope those little spring sprouts are bursting forth in full July glory. Here at Crosscurrents Heritage Center we’re reflecting on our Spring 2026 events, both the scheduled events that came to fruition more or less as expected, on time in their…
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Spring 2026 Events
Rivers, Mounds, Cinematography, Geology! Oh my! We’re pleased to announce our lineup of Spring 2026 events at Crosscurrents Heritage Center, featuring return visits by two popular presenters, Dr. Eric Carson and Casey Brown. Brown will be accompanied by his filmmaking partner, Julia Pello. Saturday May 16 at 2 PM “Shaping the River Valleys: 30,000 Years…
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More Antique Tools with Roger
Is it a salad bowl or laundry tub? A pot for flowers? Or for fire? We’re not sure we have all the right answers, but we sure had a lot of fun talking with master carpenter Roger Bailey about some of the old wooden tools found at Tippesaukee Farm. Roger shares his knowledge of tools…
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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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