The Dean House

The Dean House Near Madison, WI preserving the history of Blooming Grove Township and the Dean House museum.

The mission of the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society, established in 1971 is to:
*Preserve and promote the history of Blooming Grove township which includes the City of Monona and Madison's southeast side
*Restore, furnish and preserve the Nathaniel & Harriet Dean House as a center for local history research, and cultural events, as well as a testament to the pioneer spirit that brought p

eople to Blooming Grove Township in Dane County, Wisconsin. The Dean House was built in 1856 by Nathaniel & Harriet Dean on their then 508 acre farm in the Township of Blooming Grove. The Township of Blooming Grove will be completely annexed by the City of Madison in 2027. The home serves as a representation of a victorian farm house as well as a museum and historical site preserving the history of the Township of Blooming Grove. The newly refurbished 3-season Back Porch on The Dean House is available for rent. Rates and information are available on our website: www.historicbloominggrove.org.

07/16/2026

Due to the poor air quality, we have decided to cancel our concert tonight featuring The New Horizon Band. Please stay safe.

06/20/2026

Join us for our first Back Porch Concert of the season! Thursday, June 25th. Music from All That Jazz begins at 7pm.

Snacks and drinks will be for sale.

All That Jazz Big Band and More in Dane County

See you then!

12/03/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from the HBGHS!
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the HBGHS!

Do we think there’s a bunny in the yard?
08/01/2025

Do we think there’s a bunny in the yard?

Address

4718 Monona Drive
Madison, WI
53716

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 2am - 4pm

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