SATURDAY, April 11, 2026
Al. Ringling Theater, 136 4th Avenue, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 

Join us for our annual social gathering and history presentation event where like-minded individuals can share experiences, learn new history, and enjoy excellent visual programming of railroading-related subjects and great food. Event includes a catered box lunch, door prizes, and access to the “Company store,” a fund raiser featuring books, magazines, and other surplus items from Lake States archives.

SCHEDULE

9:00 am Doors Open for Check-in and Social Hour, Company Store Open
10:00 am Presentations Begin (see below for details)
12:00 noon Box Lunch in Theater (please select your menu choice when registering below)
12:30 pm Annual Report on LSRHA and “Best of LSRHA” Program
1:00 pm Presentations Resume (see below for details)
2:45 pm Break, Company Store Still Open
3:00 pm Presentations Resume (see below for details)
5:00 pm Symposium Concludes, Thank You for Your Support!

LSRHA Member(s)/Spouse(s): $50 per person
Non-member(s): $60 per person

Box Lunch Menu Choices (included in price above, NOTE: registrations made after Sunday April 6 will NOT include box lunch. You will be responsible for lunch on your own.):
— Roast Beef/Cheddar on Brioch
— Turkey Club on Multigrain
— Tuna Salad on Croissant

Book On-Line Now With Credit Card

Click HERE to download the registration form that contains full event information and parking instructions. PLEASE NOTE: Registrations made Sunday April 6 or later MUST use Credit Card option above. No cancellations/refunds. Registrations made after April 6, 2025 will not include a box lunch.

2026 RAILROAD HISTORY SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM

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OUR VENUE

The historic Al. Ringling theatre is located in the heart of downtown Baraboo. Dubbed “American’s Prettiest Playhouse,” it was built in 1915 by Albert Ringling, of circus fame. The Ringling Brothers’ circus wintered at Baraboo at the time. The Wisconsin Historical Society recently assumed ownership of the theater from the Al. Ringling Theatre Friends, Inc.

The Ringling is located just north of the Sauk County Courthouse in downtown Baraboo at:
136 4th Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913
— The main floor of the auditorium is ADA accessible
— No photography allowed inside the theater
— No outside food or beverage is allowed in the theater
— LSRHA will provide beverages for the box lunches
— Coffee/snacks will be provided during the afternoon break
More information on the Al. Ringling may be found at: www.alringling.org

Street parking is available around the courthouse square and also within walking distance at public parking lots located at the following addresses:
— Behind Sauk County West Square: 505 Broadway Street
— Public Lot (off street): 126 5th Avenue
— Behind the Public Library: 224 5th Avenue