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Bringing Holiday Joy-Tradition of handbell concerts continue to ring across generations.
Today’s, December 6, 2025, performance by the Bell Crazy Handbell Ensemble  celebrates a remarkable chapter of Lake Mills history—one shaped by the life and legacy of early handbell pioneer Raymond Royce (1855–1945) . This information and photos from the display board are posted on our website blog: lakemillsaztalanhistory.com Ray’s story began just a few blocks from where community life still thrives today. Born in Wisconsin in 1855, he moved with his mother to Lake Mills at
Robin Lynn
15 hours ago3 min read
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Aztalan Day 2025
The Lake Mills/Aztalan Historical Society, Inc. will host its 58th annual Aztalan Day Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the museum site, from 12...
Robin Lynn
Jun 252 min read
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Emancipation Celebration History in Lake Mills
As the nation marks Juneteenth, our local history connects our community to the celebration uniquely through our former residents who...
Robin Lynn
Jun 193 min read
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2025 Preparing for the Season at the Museum Site
OPENING WEEKEND JUNE 7 & 8, 12pm-4pm Heavy Hands Forge- blacksmithing demos on Saturday. For eighty-three years the volunteers of the...
Robin Lynn
May 142 min read
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Red Light, Green Light: Stop Lights in Lake Mills
Back in 1932, it was a significant event when stop lights were installed at the intersections of North Main Street and Madison Streets....
Robin Lynn
May 12 min read
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The History of the L.D. Fargo Library -122 years- The Heart of Lake Mills
UPDATE: The pdf of the presentation is now available as well as the video via the LD Fargo facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/...
Robin Lynn
Jan 121 min read
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Celebrating Our Community's Longstanding Support of Local Businesses
Lake Mills has a longstanding tradition of supporting local business.

Lake Mills Aztalan Historical Society
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Lake Mills Thanksgiving Reflections 1904- Through Elisha W. Keyes Eyes
Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition in the United States, a day filled with feasting, family, and gratitude. But how has this celebrati

Lake Mills Aztalan Historical Society
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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