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Our organization creates "out of the box" projects to discover and maintain our areas history for community members of all ages.

10/30/2026

NOW YOU KNOW!

Don't be scared when you stop at the History Alive Project History Hus located 218 N. Main St., Westby today for business Trick or Treat! Even our Ghost Cookies are friendly!

HAP is so proud of our new Hus exterior color that the April hailstorm damage helped us to make the decision to go saga green and many told us you LOVED the color choice!

Yes, there will be bagged Ghost Cookies handed out but keep in mind that these cookies contain peanuts and peanut products. HAP will have alternate candies for folks who want to pass on these cookies!

See you there!

10/30/2026

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Back in previous years, Westby High School students loved to put on plays. In fact, November 5 through 8 of this year they are all at it again!

Flashback questions for you:
1. What year was this picture taken?
2. Who directed the play?
3. What was the name of the play?
4. Do you recognize any of the cast members?

Were you ever in the cast or in any way part of helping to put on a class play when you were at Westby High School? History Alive Project would love to hear your stories and memories.

10/30/2026

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History Alive Project promised readers a second Halloween fact: the word "hallow" comes from the old English "halig" which means "holy."

The word "eve" is a shortened form of the word "evening."

When one thinks of Halloween, you would probably think of celebrations such as making jack-o-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing or visiting haunted attractions.

Of course, lots of kids will wear costumes this weekend. What was one your favorite costumes as a kid?

10/28/2026

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The City of Westby has long been fans of decorating its Main Street! Its looks like back in 2008, these two Westby citizens, Hirum Lund and Mark Jacobson, did their volunteer work on the corner of State and Main Streets.

Fast forward to 2026 as the tradition has continued thanks to the energy and efforts of our current Westby Area Chamber of Commerce. What will fall 2027 bring for ideas to continue this terrific activity?

Did your organization or business "do" a Westby City light pole for Autumn fun? Thank you, Westby Area Chamber of Commerce, for getting the light pole idea from just an idea to making it all happen!

Fun fact #1 for Halloween: some traditions among some cultures choose to eat certain vegetables such as apples and potatoes pancakes on Halloween. Snickers candy bars are a perfect second choice if you are out of potatoes and apples!

10/28/2026

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With only four days left this month of October, History Alive Project Board and volunteers want to celebrate "National Principals Month" as this month is observed nation-wide in the United States.

Shown is Westby High School Principal Mike Weninger, when he was given a thank you gift from History Alive Project this past week. His leadership, vision, dedication and continued support for HAP efforts with Westby High School students and staff is most appreciated!

10/26/2026

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Yes, just as in past years, our faithful History Alive Project volunteer and Board member, Betty Stoleson, will be ready to hand out packaged GHOST COOKIES for those who stop at the History Alive Project "History Hus" located at 218 North Main Street, Westby! Thank you, Betty, for making these!

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THESE ARE PEANUTS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PEANUT ALLERGIES!

10/25/2026

Stumper Saturday answers to #440:

1. East of County Y in the Township of Viroqua, near Avalanche.
2. The Stone School House.
3. Teaching of students.
4. 1908.
5. Near Westby Elementary School.
6. Closed.
7. All were teachers at the Seas Branch School.

10/25/2026

Stumper Saturday # 441:

1. What tie do these 5 individuals have in common?
2. What year was this photograph taken? Hint: It was the
same year as Tic Tacs came on the market.
3. Name the individuals (L to R).
4. Who was the Wisconsin Governor the year that this
photograph taken?
5. How much was the cost of a gallon of gasoline in the year
that this photograph was taken?

10/24/2026

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As long as there have been school buses, there have been crews of very dedicated trained bus drivers; the Westby Area School District has been and continues to be no exceptional!

With the 3rd full week of October each year being designated as "National School Bus Driver Appreciation Week," History Alive Project volunteers treated the Westby drivers to homemade cupcake treats. While all of the District drivers are not shown here, HAP had nothing but appreciation for the miles of dedicated service they all give to their job every school day.

Shown are (l to r): Pat Mlsna, HAP volunteer Ruth Amundson, Gordon Prejean and Joel Strangstalien.

10/23/2026

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Do you remember the song "The Wheels of the Bus Go Round and Round?" That song appeared in December of 1937 and is still popular today. Do you remember the book series "Magic School Bus?" That series even became a TV series.

This week rounds off National Bus Drivers Week and History Alive Project knows you will really love looking at these images!

Who were your favorite bus drivers if you rode on one sometime during your school days? Do you have some rider stories that happened during those really snowy days? What was your assigned bus number? Do you have any special or funny stories about riding buses to away games? How long was your one-way ride to and from school?

History Alive Project sincerely thanks all of the WASD drivers who take care of our precious District kids each and every day!
Let's hear from you!

Address

Westby, WI
54667

Telephone

(608) 634-3034

Website

https://www.historyaliveproject.com/

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