Pleasant Rowland

Wisconsin Historical Society Announces Wisconsin's New History Museum to Open in 2026

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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MADISON, Wis., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) is excited to announce a new history museum of state and national history will open in 2026.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) is excited to announce a new history museum of state and national history will open in 2026.
  • "The new history museum will highlight stories that connect individuals and communities to our region, the nation and the world," said Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker director & CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
  • "The larger future museum will serve more than double the number of students and families who currently visit the Wisconsin Historical Museum."
  • The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation.

One City Schools to Name its Campuses after Longtime Supporters

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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The Leadership Campus includes One City's new 157,000 square foot school facility that will carry Ms. Rowland's name.

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  • The Leadership Campus includes One City's new 157,000 square foot school facility that will carry Ms. Rowland's name.
  • It will serve as the home of One City Elementary School (grades K - 5) and One City Preparatory Academy (grades 6 - 12).
  • Mr. Krupp and Ms. Grove were among the first community members to make a major financial investment in One City and its preschool.
  • Reflecting on their years of involvement with One City Schools, Ms. Grove said, "Joe and I are honored to have our name on the One City Preschool.

One City Schools of Madison, Wisconsin to Purchase $12 Million Facility

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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One City Elementary School currently enrolls children in grades 4K - 2 and will add third and fourth grades this fall.

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  • One City Elementary School currently enrolls children in grades 4K - 2 and will add third and fourth grades this fall.
  • One City's purchase of a building on WPS' campus has been made possible by a generous donation of $14 million by Madison Philanthropist Pleasant Rowland.
  • One City Founder and CEO, Kaleem Caire, said "This is an extraordinary moment for One City Schools, for the Greater Madison community, and for Wisconsin.
  • To date, more than 2,500 financial donors and more than 300 volunteers have contributed to One City Schools growth and success.

Boston Children's Museum Distributes American Girl Doll Melody Ellison to Local Schools, Libraries, Shelters, Community Groups, and Doll Clubs

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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Melody Ellison, is the newest member of the American Girl historical doll group, representing 1964 (Civil Rights era).

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  • Melody Ellison, is the newest member of the American Girl historical doll group, representing 1964 (Civil Rights era).
  • Madison, Wisconsin is the home of the original American Girl company and its founder, Pleasant Rowland.
  • For the past 30 plus years, Madison Children's Museums hosts and is a benefactor of the American Girl Benefit Sale.
  • In addition to two junior doll clubs (BumbleBees and New Generations), the following organizations will also receive dolls: