The Mount Horeb Area Historical Society collects, preserves and makes accessible the physical remnants of the human and natural history of the Mount Horeb area for the purpose of sharing the broader histories and prehistories of America through this localized lens.
The Historical Society was founded in 1975 by a dedicated group of area volunteers and later that year became an affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Over the years and several moves, the new museum was an immediate success and became part of southwest Wisconsin's well-known heritage tourism. The new facility - named the Driftless Historium in honor of their location at the edge of this unique part of Wisconsin - was opened in June 2017. A major permanent exhibit, "Life and Change at the Edge of the Driftless," deplores the ever-changing relationship between the people, the communities, and the landscape of the Driftless region of Southwestern Dane County.
Following lunch, we're off to visit and learn more about Vortex Optics in Barneveld. Vortex Optics is an American manufacturer of special optical equipment for wildlife watching, outdoor recreation, shooting sports, law enforcement and military. Their products include binoculars, monoculars, scopes and related accessories.
Our surprise stop will end our day's event.
This trip is limited to a total of 30 registrants from UWRA, PLATO, and Verona Senior Center. You are encouraged to register early!
Schedule (Return times are approximate)
| 9:00 a.m. |
Depart Dutch Mill Park and Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Depart Verona Park and Ride |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Return Verona Park and Ride
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Return Dutch Mill Park and Ride |
Departure Locations -- Please arrive at departure site 15 minutes prior to departure.
Verona Park and Ride
East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow.
Cost
$65 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meal, taxes, and gratuities.
Lunch choice - to be finalized
For insurance purposes, all travelers are required to complete the Verona Member Form (no charge) and Verona Trip Waiver Form annually. Please download forms here, complete, and bring to the bus on the day of the trip.
Please note that these forms must be completed annually. If you have traveled with us and completed the forms on a previous 2026 excursion, the forms are not needed.
Registration Details and Deadline
Register online. Mailed in reservations and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Monday, April 6, 2026.
Refund Policy
UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.
Questions
Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.
UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu
