KIEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KIEL, WI

Lake Michigan Viewed from Vollrath Park in Sheboygan
December 2023

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Ilford HP5 400 @ 800 — Lake Michigan Credit: Zach K

The Kiel Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Kiel, Wisconsin and its surrounding areas. Founded in 1980, the society operates out of the Kiel Public Library and maintains an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the area’s past.

The society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historical presentations, walking tours, and special exhibits. Members also participate in local parades and festivals, showcasing the history of the community and its people.

One of the society’s main projects is the restoration and maintenance of the Kiel Depot Museum, a historic train station that serves as a museum and community gathering space. The depot houses a collection of railroad memorabilia, antique tools, and other historical artifacts.

In addition to its public programs, the Kiel Area Historical Society also provides research assistance to individuals seeking information about their family histories or the history of the area. The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the rich history of Kiel and its surrounding communities for future generations.

KIEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KIEL WI. US MID #8405500634

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) The bold purple of the New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) colors a Wisconsin streambank. This native wildflower is in the Asterales order and the Asteraceae family.
It was growing along the East Branch of the Milwaukee River, just downstream from the Long Lake outlet dam. In Dundee in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.

Photo taken late September 2023. Original key: IMG_9133

Bur-reed (Sparganium) seed head The spiky seed head of American bur-reed (scientific name Sparganium americanum), or a similar Sparganium species.
A perennial emergent aquatic/wetland plant, native to the United States and Canada. In the Poales order and the Typhaceae (cattail) family. Often growing in the same type of habitat as the true cattails (Typha genus). The long grass-like or strap-like emergent upright leaves appear similar to the Typha cattails from a distance, though the flowers/fruits are quite different, and the leaf cross section is different. Sparganiums are closely related to the Typha cattails.
An Obligate wetland plant in the U.S. National Wetland Plant List.

Seen in Dundee, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. On the shore of the East Branch of the Milwaukee River, just below the outlet dam from Long Lake.
Photo taken late September 2023. Original key: IMG_9120

American bur-reed (Sparganium americanum) or similar bur-reed American bur-reed (scientific name Sparganium americanum), or a similar Sparganium species.
A perennial emergent aquatic/wetland plant, native to the United States and Canada. In the Poales order and the Typhaceae (cattail) family. Often growing in the same type of habitat as the true cattails (Typha genus). The long grass-like or strap-like emergent upright leaves appear similar to the Typha cattails from a distance, though the fruits/flowers are quite different, and the leaf cross section is different. Sparganiums are closely related to the Typha cattails.
An Obligate wetland plant in the U.S. National Wetland Plant List.

Seen in Dundee, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. On the shore of the East Branch of the Milwaukee River, just below the outlet dam from Long Lake.
Photo taken late September 2023. Original key: IMG_9119

Contact KIEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KIEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
908 CLEVELAND STREET
KIEL
WI
53042

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MID #	8405500634
Name	KIEL AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	391836240
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	43.916344, -88.025796
CODES	FIPS State Code: 55 FIPS County Code: 071 US Census Tract: 010700 US Census Block: 1031