The Brooklyn Area Historical Society is hosting its 7th Annual Open House on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., at the Community Building in Brooklyn; the presentation starts at 1:30 p.m.

The theme this year is Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of WWI. Our event features a presentation by Russell Horton from the WI Veteran’s Museum and a Travel Trunk containing all the items a soldier would have carried into battle. Our members will give short talks on unique stories of local WWI Veterans, why they are called “Dough Boys,” what sacrifices did those at home e...