All Grove Society events are free and open to the public!
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Evansville Grove Society in the 21st Century
The Caretakers of Evansville’s Vibrant Past Seek to Make it More Relevant and Accessible
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Museum Open for 2026 Season
The museum at the Historic Baker Building, located at the lower entrance to Leonard-Leota Park, is open for the season. Hours are Saturdays from 1-4pm, except August 15th and September 19th, when we’ll be closed for other events. Stop by to see artifacts from Evansville’s past and visit the Antes Cabin from the 1930s. Grove…
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Rock County Celebrating America 250, 1776 – 2026
An American Tapestry: Our Story, America’s Story Are you searching for events to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States? Check out 250rcwi.com. The mission of 250rcwi.com is to “Discover, Explore, Appreciate Rock County’s role, contribution and stories in America’s tapestry”. The website captures many of the local and regional events that are honoring…
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Independence Day Reading at Leonard-Leota Park
At noon on July 4, a group of fifteen volunteers organized by the Grove Society gathered at the Tom Kerkenbush memorial in Leonard-Leota Park to read the Declaration of Independence. A nice crowd gathered to hear the reading, including some people who had come all the way from Illinois to attend. A video recording of…