Badger History Group - BHG

09/03/2026

NEXT WEEK, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30pm, the 2026-27 BHG Lecture Series kicks off with a returning speaker, Carolyn Dallmann, who will discuss her latest book, Powder Plant: From Farmland to National Defense. Her presentation will explore the events she experienced, the employees she worked with, what she learned while researching and writing the book, and the lasting impact the Badger Army Am******on Plant had on her life.

*** Her books will be on sale at the event for $28, cash or check only. ***

The talk starts at 6:30pm in person at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center (105 9th St, Prairie du Sac) and via YouTube Livestream on the BHG YT Channel. For more details on the this talk and others, visit our BHG Activities webpage badgerhistorygroup.org/activities/

Image: Cover of Carolyn's book published in March 2026 by Cornerstone Press.

08/29/2026

What a great turn out to kick the school year off for so many in education this past Wednesday. How wonderful to experience this special place first hand with its many overlapping histories.

The Badger History Group was also there in spirit! Did you know our Board Vice President Dan Halling taught history for 25 years at Sauk Prairie High School, where he developed a class called “Wisconsin and Local History,” taking students to experience Badger firsthand? Those students were very lucky.

On Wed. morning, more than 300 Sauk Prairie School District (SPSD) staff, teachers, and administrators gathered at Badger for a start to the school year event. Thanks to all who helped make this happen, especially representatives from the Ho Chunk Nation and SPSD. We hope this is the beginning of a new partnership to get students out to experience and learn at Badger.

08/16/2026

This one just keeps making the rounds. . . for good reason. Have a listen! We have a wonderful bigger backyard to appreciate in ways big and small.

From "Sacred Earth" to "Devil's Lake" and from farmland to a mu*****ns factory, a Ho-Chunk Nation citizen and a Wisconsin historian share the crucial life lessons inherent in the history of the Badger Lands.

08/15/2026

The Badger History Group 2026-27 Lecture Series is fast approaching! Check out our fall line up of great storytellers and storytelling, AND the new venue! Hope to see you starting Wednesday, September 9th at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center or on YouTube Livestream.

08/14/2026

ICYMI - On a recent episode of WPR’s “The Lee Rayburn Show“, Ho-Chunk Nation citizen Melanie Tallmadge Sainz (Director of Little Eagle Arts Foundation - LEAF) and Mike Mossman (president and co-founder of the Badger History Group) shared the legend of the Badger Lands and its fascinating story of displacement, redemption, preservation and survival.

Photo by M. Mossman (from BHG website)
Photo caption: "Maa Wakacak grassland, seen from the former Edward and Freida Shimniok farmstead." Taken 6 Sept 2022

From "Sacred Earth" to "Devil's Lake" and from farmland to a mu*****ns factory, a Ho-Chunk Nation citizen and a Wisconsin historian share the crucial life lessons inherent in the history of the Badger Lands.

08/05/2026

Hey BHG friends, residents, property owners, and visitors, Please be aware that this project will destroy the beauty of our homes and history. Attend this August 25 meeting to learn more the BECI project and proposal. Better link to maps in Comments.

08/01/2026

Sauk County Scrapbook - this might be for you! Others, too.

Calling all Sauk County photographers! 📸

Help us choose the promotional photo for the 2026 Conserve Sauk Film Festival.

We’re looking for a standout image (like the 2025 promotional photo captured by Ron Lutz II below) that celebrates conservation, natural resources, agriculture, wildlife, water, land, or the beauty of Sauk County. Your photo could be featured in promotional materials for the 2026 festival!

Photo submission deadline: September 4, 2026
Submit your photo here: https://bit.ly/2026CSFFPromoPhoto

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just captured a great shot on your phone, we’d love to see Sauk County through your lens.

Please share this post and help spread the word! 🌿🎬🌳🐂🌼🌾

07/24/2026

ICYMI - WPRs Lee Rayburn Show w/ Melanie and Mike speaking on Maa Wakacak and the Badger Lands, recording link is in Comments.