Rustic wood art display at Depot Museum

On display now at the Black Earth Historical Society’s Depot Museum is a handcrafted rustic wood art display depicting a 100-year-old farm and sawmill. The set affectionately known as “Works of Art” by Arthur Moen, formerly of 1438 Center Street, Black Earth was recently donated by John Trager of Mazomanie. Trager also donated two shopping carts with baskets from Simley’s Grocery. One cart can be seen behind the farm set display and contains some old grocery products and a crock from Simley’s. Outside viewing from the window on the ramp--Day time only, no lights--and you may have to walk through a little snow at times to get to the window. Displays at the Black Earth Historical Society had been stymied the past year by COVID-19, but the opportunity to display the historic Barber Sister’s Christmas nativity scene and village in the Children’s Museum this past Christmas season has encouraged us to look for other ways to display. The Christmas display at the Children’s Museum is still available to see until January 8th. Another new display will be coming to a depot window in February.