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Delavan WI Muster tree

Kathy the history sleuth · 2026-06-29T12:36:37+00:00

https://www.tmj4.com/america-250/wood-carver-creates-patriotic-tribute-inside-delavan-tree-with-civil-war-ties?fbclid=IwY2xjawSvQt9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJoMDRhN3R5ZG1yUzZ1OFROc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrEbABAUIAuHsNHapr9PtpowVBIQ6Uu86UJInuYHdRVXPmgJOUpZpWZS0vnB_aem_YWdncwNo8D6SFrsP6xMbyVMB0is1&brid=YWdncwGZAUtuNSsZppGmuTwXRzQa The Delavan WI Historical Society commissioned a sculpture when the almost 300 year old Muster Tree died. The video shows the finished sculpture which honors Delavan's Civil War history. The First Brigade Band recently played in the park in Delavan. They are a historical band which travels around the state. We enjoyed their performance. https://1stbrigadeband.org/

Thread starter Kathy the history sleuth
Start date Jun 29, 2026

Kathy the history sleuth

Sergeant Major

Jun 29, 2026

Wood carver creates patriotic tribute inside Delavan tree with Civil War ties

Delavan's Civil War soldiers lined up to fight under the Muster Tree, which stood tall for generations before it died in 2023. Justin Howland reshaped the tree's trunk to honor its Civil War history.

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The Delavan WI Historical Society commissioned a sculpture when the almost 300 year old Muster Tree died. The video shows the finished sculpture which honors Delavan's Civil War history.

The First Brigade Band recently played in the park in Delavan. They are a historical band which travels around the state. We enjoyed their performance.