April 19 - In conjunction with a workday...The lighting of Two Lights for Tomorrow (part of America250, a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country.) July 12: Tour the Klessig farmstead in Manitowoc County, July 19 tour the Saxonia House and beer cave(Info here) Sept 20 - Oktoberfest! Music, tours, German food, Beer Oct 18- an autumn workday AND a commemoration celebrating the 170th birthday of the Saxonia House!
2025 Workdays:
Workdays are a great way to engage with Friends of The Saxonia House and the community. Wear your work clothes, gloves, water, and a sack lunch, or just bring a lunch and find a shady place to witness the action. We meet on the following Saturdays, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Property address: 421 County Road. H, Fredonia, WI 53021. April 19 + the lighting of Two Lights May 17 June 14 July 19 August 16 October 18Saxonia House 170 Years commemoration. Event and workday details are subject to change.
Board Members attended and hosted an informational booth at Wisconsin Historical Society's Preserving Local History State Conference. October , 2024.
Board Officers: Fred Klessig, Vice President; Greg Zahn, Treasurer; Alan Pape, President; Alsion Witt-Janssen, Membership Chair; Rhonda Hare, Secretary
Friends of Saxonia House, Inc. exhibit at State Historical Conference. Shown here are Alan Pape and Greg Zahn
past events
Friends of Saxonia House Virtual Annual Meeting - January 15, 2024