ICE CREAM AND HOMEMADE CAKE SOCIAL

1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2

Octagon House Grounds

Concert and Program by

The 1st Brigade Civil War Band

The Watertown Historical Society will hold its ice cream and homemade cake social at the Octagon House grounds from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The 1st Brigade Civil War Band will also be present for an afternoon performance.

The original First Brigade Civil War Band, Third Division 15th Army Corp. marched with Gen. Sherman in his campaign during the Civil War.

Hafemeister Funeral Home, Seven-Up Bottling, Dodge-Jefferson Counties Genealogical Society and Reiss Industry Inc. will sponsor the band’s performance.

The Octagon House is located at 919 Charles St. and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours of the house and First Kindergarten in America are conducted hourly. Tours will be held throughout the day of the social and band concert. The public is invited. Benches for the comfort of guests will be provided by the Watertown Park, Recreation and Forestry Department and community residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Band members will have CDs of both Confederate and Union music on sale.

For more information call 920-261-2796.