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Hidden Histories of Hillmoor

Join us Wednesday, October 23 at 1pm to find out more about The Haskins Brothers and Lake Geneva’s Early Industrial Heritage

Join Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists for a walking tour and fieldwork demonstration at the Haskins Farmstead – one of Hillmoor’s hidden historical sites.

Clean Up days

Friends of Hillmoor are spending time cleaning up the property, making it just a bit nicer to walk and enjoy.

Join us the second Saturday of the month at 10am. Bring gloves, a garbage bag, lawn hand implements for pulling weeds off the trails… or just you. We’ll find the right project for you.

November 9

Donate a book, Be a part of Hillmoor history

The Friends of Hillmoor have joined with the Lake Geneva Library to select books that can educate us on the history of our area. This list is for all ages, all levels of knowledge about archeology, history and the land. Go to this page to see the list.

Upcoming:

LECTURE SERIES

We are hosting speakers to explain and explore the Archeological Survey that has been happening on Hillmoor.

DATES TO COME

Stay tuned as we finish the planning and get the series set up.

Information for your own land

We’ve been gathering information on how to make your yard a haven for you and the creatures that inhabit our world. See our page on landscape, plant, and natural ideas.

In process

The outdoor community event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, rain date Friday. Starting at 1:30pm, our archeologists will share their techniques and some of the findings for about an hour.

More details to come.

Much appreciation to the City, through its Historic Preservation Commission, for applying and obtaining this grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Hillmoor video drone footage taken by Academy Award winner Dieter Sturm, summer of 2022

We need your help.
Can you become a member? We need your sustained input.

Posted Rules

Please follow the City’s rules. There is a map of the trails here.

Our Mission

Protect and Enhance the historic Hillmoor land and waterway, with the intent it will become a sustainable public and recreational resource, benefiting the community and visitors of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, for this day and all days to come.

Join Us!

Download this form and send it and your contribution to Friends of Hillmoor.

Trails

The paths of Hillmoor are still a bit rough, but the sites are beautiful.

If you go, please take photos and share on our Facebook page.

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