National Dairy Shrine facts for kids
| Formation | 1949 |
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Membership
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18,000 |
The National Dairy Shrine is an organization in the United States that celebrates the dairy industry. It was started in 1949 in Wisconsin. The group helps promote the dairy industry and keeps track of its history.
As of 2007, the National Dairy Shrine had over 18,000 members. These members come from many different parts of the dairy world. Each year, the organization holds a special event. At this event, important people from the dairy industry are added to its hall of fame.
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Hoard Historical Museum and Dairy Shrine
The National Dairy Shrine has a museum located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This museum shares a visitor center with the Hoard Historical Museum. The Hoard Historical Museum is in what used to be the house of William D. Hoard.
Who was William D. Hoard?
William D. Hoard was an important person in Wisconsin's history. He was the 16th governor of Wisconsin. He also strongly supported the dairy industry. He did this through his weekly newspaper, Hoard's Dairyman. This newspaper shared important information about dairy farming.
What You Can See at the Museums
The National Dairy Shrine's museum shows the history of dairying. You can see many old objects used in dairy farming. These include butter churns, which were used to make butter. There are also early milking machines. You can also see items used for the Babcock test. This test helps find out how much fat is in milk. It was invented nearby at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Hoard Historical Museum focuses on the history of the local area. It has displays about different topics. You can see dioramas of mounted birds. There are also artifacts from Native American tribes. One exhibit tells the story of Sauk chief Black Hawk and the 1832 Black Hawk War. Other exhibits feature local poet Lorine Niedecker, old quilts, and antique clothing. There is also a display about the Foster House, a home from the mid-1800s. One special exhibit talks about Abraham Lincoln. It shows what he did in the area when he was a young man.
The Fort Atkinson Historical Society runs both of these museums.
Hall of Fame Inductees
The National Dairy Shrine honors people who have made big contributions to the dairy industry. They are inducted into the Hall of Fame. These people are recognized for their important work and discoveries.
Some famous pioneers include:
- Stephen M. Babcock, who developed the Babcock test for milk fat.
- Gail Borden, who invented condensed milk.
- Gustaf de Laval, who invented the continuous centrifugal milk separator.
- William D. Hoard, a governor and dairy advocate.
- Louis Pasteur, famous for pasteurization, which makes milk safer.
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