Green County 2019 Guide

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brodhead - home of pearl island

brodhead - home of pearl island

fun facts + things to see and do

More than 100 acres of parkland guarantees outstanding outdoor recreation, with fishing, kayaking, canoeing, bird-watching, hiking and biking for your enjoyment. Scenic stops along Pearl Island Recreational Corridor include the Mill Race, Headgates Park, and Decatur Lake Dam. Small motor boats, pontoons, and canoes are ideal modes of transport. The Sugar River Trail begins in downtown Brodhead. From there, you can pedal or walk north to check out the replica Clarence Covered Bridge. “Exchange Square” in downtown Brodhead is the setting for many community events like Autumnfest in October and Fire and Ice Festival in early December. Murals around the city reflect iconic themes. A throwback to earlier days (and vintage cars) is called “Saturday Night on the Square.” Across from the restored depot you’ll see a man checking his watch to see if the train is arriving on time. Brodhead’s grass runway airport is home to EAA Chapter 431. The Kelch Aviation Museum is currently working on a capital campaign for a building to showcase their

vintage aircraft from an era known as the “golden age of aviation”. The airport hosts fly-ins and other events – like a very special Tractor Drive and Ride in September – to bring awareness to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Reminisce: Brodhead’s Historical Society offers an excellent, searchable online archive. Go to brodheadhistory.org. Explore the restored caboose and locomotive on the grounds of the Brodhead Depot Museum. The museum showcases local history and railroad memorabilia. An expansion completed in 2018 now provides exhibit space for artifacts not previously displayed, most notably an exhibit on Knight Manufacturing. Museum visitors will see tools, sample models, farm equipment, and a wealth of memorabilia from Knight Manufacturing – the company that set the stage for Brodhead’s connection to international ag equipment manufacturer Kuhn North America. Taste: cheese curds and grilled cheese made to order at Decatur Dairy, sweet apples and honey at Ten Eyck Orchard, Amish pie and bread from Country Lane Bakery.

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