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Island Church Foundation
The Island Church Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Island Church, also known as St. Wenceslaus' Church. St. Wenceslaus Church was built in 1863. The little church, significant in Wisconsin's architectural heritage, closed in 1891. The church is a Wisconsin registered landmark, located at the intersection of Island Church and Blue Joint roads, off Hwy 89, south of Waterloo, WI.
Special Fundraiser Event! Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
A sheepshead and Euchre tournament will be held at the Waterloo VFW
Admission is $5
Address: 119 S. Monroe St., Waterloo WI
Tournament begins at 7 pm.
Door prizes and refreshments!
Take a break and enjoy the inspiring views at the Island Church!
Sample the lovingly preserved heritage of early settlers at special fundraising events sponsored by the Island Church Foundation throughout the summer and fall. On St. Wenceslaus' Day, the church, museum, and meeting hall will be open from 11 am to 4 pm. An ecumenical service will be offered at the Church at 2 pm. The popular ICF hot beef sandwiches will be on the menu! Other menu items include: Hot dogs, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, cake, and ice cream. brochures and postcards will also be available for purchase. e-mail:jekilian@aol.com
St. Wenceslaus was king of Bohemia. Most of the settlers of the Island came from Bohemia and Germany. They were farmers. The Island was a large patch of high, fertile ground surrounded by deep, boggy wetlands. The Island Church Road was its only reliable access road. The wetlands have since dried out. The church is currently used as a chapel for small private wedding ceremonies. It is opened to the public to observe St. Wenceslaus' Day every year.
There is a graveyard behind the church, also of historic significance. Downslope from the church is a small museum featuring agricultural and dairying implements of the period. The bottom floor of the museum is used by the Island Church Foundation to host gatherings, including its big annual event, St. Wenceslaus' Day (the last Sunday in September).e-mail:icf@waterloowi.us
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