A special exhibition titled “A Place to Call Home: Newcomers to Fort Atkinson, 1836-2018” will be open from July 21 – August 4 at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson. A free opening reception will be held at the museum on July 21 from 1-3pm, and the public is invited to attend.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to build connections through historic and current residents’ portraits and stories. Attendees will learn why people have moved to Fort Atkinson and why they stayed, from the desire to escape violence and the aftermath of war, to youthful curiosity, to the pursuit of the American Dream.