Immigration to Southwest Wisconsin

Auditorium 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, Wisconsin, United States

Historian and Executive Director of the Grant County Historical Society Tracey Roberts will present on the history of immigration to and the settlement of Southwest Wisconsin. You can view Tracey's presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf49IlC4iZI Coordinator: Chantel Hampton

Afghan Speaker: Humaira Ghilzai

Auditorium 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, Wisconsin, United States

Prior to the presentation, you are invited to watch the 16-minute video '100 Year History of Afghan Women'. Agenda: 30 minutes: Her story of being a refugee, arriving in the US in 1980Introduction to Afghanistan (where is it located, population, ethnicities, languages, religion)Brief history of US engagement in Afghanistan in the past 50 years to give context… Continue reading Afghan Speaker: Humaira Ghilzai

The Road I Call Home: Traveling Exhibit

The Road I Call Home features photographic portraits and stories of the homeless from the lens of multi-award winning photographer and humanitarian Randy Bacon. Through simple, direct, and casual studio portraits, the beauty, dignity, and identity of each person is revealed. Accompanying each portrait is a heartfelt narrative from each person, sharing their diverse personal stories… Continue reading The Road I Call Home: Traveling Exhibit