Corner of Madison and Lancaster Streets
Platteville, WI 53818
Come celebrate Laura Rountree’s birthday with Grant County Historical Society. Laura (1870-1966) was the great grand-daughter of Reverend Samuel Mitchell who commissioned the building of the Mitchell-Rountree Stone Cottage in 1837. Laura, artist and musician, lived with her parents and then alone in the Cottage all of her 95+ years. She bequeathed the Cottage, the 2.5 acres on which it sits, and all the articles in the house to the Society upon her passing.
Join us from 1:00-4:00 pm on Saturday September 12, 2020 on the grounds of the Mitchell-Rountree Stone Cottage at the corner of Madison and Lancaster Sts. in Platteville. (Rain Date: Sunday September 13, 2020). We will practice social distancing to keep everyone safe.
The celebration will include birthday cake, beverages, and tours of the Cottage. There will be a special exhibit of Laura’s small artworks. Tours are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. (Masks are required in the house) This is the last time this season the home will be open to the public. Groups may make a reservation for special tour dates throughout the year by calling the Society at 608 723-4925.
Please help us to preserve the cottage building and grounds and catalog and preserve the items within by generously making a donation to the Cottage fund. Donations can be made in cash, by check or on-line at https://grantcountyhistory.org/support/donate/
Event Details:
- Location
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The Mitchell-Rountree Stone Cottage
Corner of Madison and Lancaster Streets
Platteville, WI 53818 - Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2020
- Time
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm