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.

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?

Cherry and Jerry of the Ragged Blade Band will be live at the Dean House on Thursday, July 24, performing Ragtime and Bl...
07/22/2025

Cherry and Jerry of the Ragged Blade Band will be live at the Dean House on Thursday, July 24, performing Ragtime and Blues! Don't miss it! Music starts at 7. Food Cart starts at 5:30.

A Filipino Food Cart will be at the Dean House this Friday before our Concert with The Ragged Blade Band! Come early to...
07/22/2025

A Filipino Food Cart will be at the Dean House this Friday before our Concert with The Ragged Blade Band! Come early to eat and stay for the fantastic music!

07/10/2025

Rain won't stop the music this week either! See you rain or shine at tonight's concert!

ALL THAT JAZZ will be at the Dean House for our next Back Porch Concert!Thursday, July 10th. Music starts at 7PM.Come a...
07/09/2025

ALL THAT JAZZ will be at the Dean House for our next Back Porch Concert!
Thursday, July 10th. Music starts at 7PM.

Come and enjoy a group that describes itself as "making the world a better place one note at a time." 😀🎼

Rain won't stop the music, so don't let it stop you!Curleyandthekey Isthmus
06/25/2025

Rain won't stop the music, so don't let it stop you!

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Address

4718 Monona Drive
Madison, WI
53716

Opening Hours

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

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