Grant County Historical Museum FREE ADMISSION on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
135 E Maple Street, Lancaster, WI 53813
This is worth celebrating! The week of April 21-26, 2025 is designated “Sonny Days in Lancaster.” It will be a week full of giving back, paying it forward, and spreading some sunshine throughout the community in honor of Sonny Tiedemann and his family.
Charles “Sonny” Tiedemann was a disabled boy, born to Charlie and Iva Tiedemann in 1914. Sonny got his nickname because of his sunny disposition, despite his disabilities. Charlie was the baker at the Purity Bakery here in Lancaster from 1916-1946. Sonny’s parents had a special car built for Sonny that allowed him to pedal short distances on sidewalks and interact with people.
Long story short, because the people of Lancaster were so nice to Sonny, his family left part of their estate, $4.33 million, to the Lancaster Community Fund in 2014. The people of Lancaster have benefited greatly from this generous donation and will continue to do so far into the future. Join us at the museum on Saturday, April 26th to see Sonny’s peddle car and celebrate!
Triple P is often mentioned in research as a good program. They are offering it for free, and it’s virtual! This is a great opportunity, as it is expensive to implement programs like this. Click on explore our upcoming classes for more information.
Today, December 2, 2024, we honor the incredible dedication of our snowplow drivers, who work tirelessly to help keep 2,128 miles of state, county, and local roadways clear and safe each winter, even in the harshest weather. These unsung heroes sacrifice time with their families to ensure we can get to work, school, medical appointments, and beyond.
Let’s show gratitude by driving cautiously, slowing down, and giving them the necessary space to do their vital work. Together, we can stay safe this winter. Thank you, snowplow drivers, for keeping our community moving!
-Saturdays- May to October- 8-12 Platteville Farmers Market, City Park. Winter Market- November to april- 1 and 3rd Saturday of the month, 9-12 Rountree Gallery
-9/29-1-4pm, Taste of Platteville- food ($1 food tickets each), live music, 1-4pm pickleball tournament 10am-3pm
-10/12-Homecoming Parade- Main Street- 10am
-10/12-Family Fun and Raffles Event- 9-11am, Smith Park
-9/18-5-7pm- Grant Regional Celebration- open to public, kids bounce house, firetruck tours, free vision screening or blood pressure screening, BBQ available for purchase.
-9/22-Masonic Lodge Annual Car Show, 8am-3pm, Holiday Gardens, Potosi
-9/28- Night Market- Hickory Hill Park, 330-9pm
-10/12- Masonic Lodge Annual Fish Fry- cost
-11/9-9am-3pm- Holiday craft and vendor fair, Holiday gardens
-11/27- Trivia and Chicken Dinner- cost
Other Considerations
-Disc Golf
-Bike Paths
-Fishing, Hiking, Walking
-Geocaching
-Golf-cost
-Pickleball
-Canoe, kayak- rentals available- Wisconsin River Outings in Boscobel, Y’Allbee Tubin, Wyalusing State Park- cost
-Tubing down Grant River, shuttle services available, Grant river Tubin’ Co. in Potosi- cost
-Swimming pools- Casseville, Fennimore, lancaster, montfort, Wyalusing Public Beach, Woodman Recreation Area – cost
-Coffee Shops-cost
-Bowling- cost- sign kids up for free bowling at kidsbowlfree.com
