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Historical society and village agree to Hidden History Sculpture Trail along Lake Andrea
Summary
The Village Board approved an artwork loan agreement with the Pleasant Prairie Historical Society for a five-sculpture 'Hidden History' trail at Prairie Springs Park; Germany Properties pledged $50,000 toward the privately funded project.
The Pleasant Prairie Historical Society presented the Hidden History Sculpture Trail — a proposal to commission five permanent sculptures along the 2.3-mile Lake Andrea walking path that interpret local stories including the former power plant site, the Green Bay Trail, Laughlin & Rand Powder Mill, the North Shore Line, and a World War II training camp. The project is privately funded; Germany Properties committed a $50,000 donation and the historical society will be responsible for any additional costs.
Museum curator Kate Bennett said the sculptures will be durable, appropriate for all ages and installed on concrete pads with minimal signage and QR codes linking to historical materials. The board approved an artwork loan and exhibition agreement with the historical society and authorized the society and staff to proceed with artist selection and installation in coordination with parks staff. "This project can bring these stories to where the people already are and help them discover local history in Pleasant Prairie," Bennett said.
