Ron Turner interviews Henry Hecker, president of the Mukwonago Historical and Museum Society, about preserving local history through the Red Brick Museum. Built in 1841, the museum showcases Native American artifacts, early settler stories, and regional collections. Henry highlights challenges like funding, volunteer support, and limited open hours, but also shares how the society engages schools, seniors, and visitors with exhibits, presentations, and oral history projects. He emphasizes the museum’s cultural value, noting that many residents are surprised and inspired when they finally visit. (www.mukwonagohistoricalsociety.org)
Original airdate: 10/5/2025
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