Hazel & Jerry Zimbric
In this oral history interview, Hazel and Jerry Zimbric share their personal experiences of growing up in Waunakee, Wisconsin, during the mid-20th century. They discuss… Read More »Hazel & Jerry Zimbric
Oral Histories
A Walk Down Main Street – 1970s Waunakee
Connie Blau, in a walk through main street Waunakee with Roger Bindl, recounts the downtown businesses from when he started with Blau’s Meat Market in… Read More »A Walk Down Main Street – 1970s Waunakee
Ray Statz: A Fencing Pioneer
Ray Statz, the founder of Qual Line Fence, and a lifelong resident, recounts his journey growing up as one of 14 children after the Great… Read More »Ray Statz: A Fencing Pioneer
Farming in the 20s and 30s
This YouTube playlist includes 34 videos highlighting agricultural history, rural life, and community activities. The videos were filmed at the Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee,… Read More »Farming in the 20s and 30s
Marcella & The Schumacher Farm Park
The legacy of Marcella Schumacher is preserved through the Schumacher Farm Park, a living history museum she donated to Dane County in 1978. Born in… Read More »Marcella & The Schumacher Farm Park
Mary Ellen Kearney
Mary Ellen Kearney shares memories of her life in Waunakee, centered around her historic family home which has served as a “refuge for people when… Read More »Mary Ellen Kearney
Bill Sprout & the Honor Guard
This interview details the life and military contributions of Bill Sprout, a veteran who served as a naval officer during the Korean War. After a… Read More »Bill Sprout & the Honor Guard
Florence Helenbrand A Life Well-Lived
Florence Hellenbrand, a lifelong resident of the Waunakee and Martinsville area in Wisconsin, details her upbringing in a large family that operated a local store,… Read More »Florence Helenbrand A Life Well-Lived
Threshing at the Schumacher Farm
Demonstration of threshing machine at Schumacher Farm outside Waunakee Wisconsin. Narration by Bob Forbess, video production by Roger at BindlProductions.com, with Binder machine clips from… Read More »Threshing at the Schumacher Farm
Harvesting at the Schumacher Farm
A glimpse into the past at the Schumacher Farm Park, where vintage machinery is bringing the 1920s back to life. Despite a recent windstorm that… Read More »Harvesting at the Schumacher Farm