Events
Upcoming Events
Laura Ingalls Wilder Day, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, 10:00 am, Burlington Public Library and Pioneer Cabin in Wehmhoff Square, Free. Presented by Burlington Historical Society and Burlington Public Library.
Jessica Michna presents: Laura Ingalls Wilder; Road to Little House at the Log Cabin in Wehmhoff Square
Generations of children and adults have been fascinated by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her "Little House" series was the basis for a successful television series. But how did her life evolve? What motivated her to put her experiences on paper? You will meet Laura Ingalls Wilder presented by Jessica Michna, reflecting on her life story and how she came to produce her literary works.
One-Room Schoolhouse Experience, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00 pm, Whitman Schoolhouse, 401 Beloit St, Free. Family Event. Registration required, call Burlington Public Library to register.
The Wheels on the Bus go Back in Time! 
Catch the bus at the Burlington library! Join us for story time on the bus as we travel back in time to Burlington’s old school house. Disembark and enter a different time of pinafores and vests, writing on slates, and playing old-time games with the Burlington Historical Society. Then ride back to the library and pick out a back to school book!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Burlington Cemetery, Hwy W, Burlington, WI
Join us for this year’s special event, Lake of the Shining Arrow, as we step back in time to explore the rich and storied past of what is now known as Browns Lake. Once called The Lake of the Shining Arrow by local Indigenous tribes, this cherished place holds a legacy worth remembering.
Encounter portrayals of notable individuals who helped shape the development and community around the lake. Their stories—and many others—are vividly captured in the book “The Lake of the Shining Arrow” by local author, Carol DeMarco.
Copies of Carol’s book will be available for purchase at the event and during regular museum hours.
$15 per person 
Purchase Tickets Online at: www.burlingtonhistory.org/events
Proceeds to benefit the Burlington Historical Society and the Burlington Cemetery Association.