Undiscovered Treasures

Brown’s Lake Aquaducks

The Brown’s Lake Aquaducks perform water ski shows at Fischer Park on Hwy. 11 in Burlington every Thursday evening, Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Junior Show starts at 5 p.m. with the Main Show following it at 6:30 p.m. All shows are free and open to the public.

The Brown’s Lake Aquaducks are a Burlington, Wisconsin water ski club. The club focuses on show skiing, including traditional and barefoot water ski activities, jump acts, trick and shoe skiing, swivel skiing, human pyramids, and girls’ ballet line. The club teaches people how to ski and has hosted Learn to Ski Clinics, Boat Driver Training Clinics and Safety Clinics. Visit the Aquaducks online at www.aquaducks.org.

Burlington Farmers’ Market

Located in Wehmhoff Square Park (behind the Library) in Historic Downtown Burlington is one of our best undiscovered treasures! Originating in the summer of 2008, the market grew quickly, with vendors and customers coming from miles around to sell and buy the freshest produce, meats and cheeses, and the most unique products.

The market is held every Thursday evening from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. May through October and those seeking fresh, locally grown produce and unique gifts will want to visit every week. While in town, visitors are also encouraged to explore some of our quaint shops or try the local fare at one of the many great dinning options. With so much variety, you will like what you find!

Roots of Freedom – Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad

Historical Treasures in the Burlington, Rochester, and Spring Prairie Areas

The Underground Railroad was the first “railroad” to reach the Wisconsin Territory and the Burlington, Rochester, and Spring Prairie area had multiple way-stations on the Wisconsin route. Several pioneer residents of the area were active abolitionists, who participated directly or indirectly in what was then an illegal enterprise – helping runaway slaves on their way to freedom.

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Dr. Edward G. Dyer, of Burlington, was a leading abolitionist and sometimes referred to as the Commander-inChief of the Underground Railroad for this area.

The Underground Railroad played a big part in our Wisconsin Territory history. The Burlington Historical Society has mapped out many of the way-station locations and offers a self guided tour. This tour directs you on a part walking/part driving tour of more than 25 places in Burlington, Rochester, and Spring Prairie associated with Underground Railroad.

Burlington Rotary Barons

The Burlington Rotary Barons are a semi-professional amateur baseball team that began in 1997. The team is comprised of young men that were high school standouts and are currently playing college baseball, or have college baseball experience, and live in the Burlington area.

The team plays in the Land O’ Lakes Southwest league. This league is comprised of similar baseball talent from communities all across southeastern Wisconsin, from Milwaukee to Kenosha and as far west as Janesville.

The team plays its home games at Beaumont Field, across from Echo Lake in Burlington. Their season runs from May through the end of August.

Ever wonder why it’s called Beaumont Field? It’s named after Ginger Beaumont, a Rochester native and former Honey Creek resident who was the first batter in the first World Series in 1903. Beaumont played in a time known as the “dead-ball” era, where home runs were scarce and getting on base was the goal.

Beaumont, who possessed elite speed and hit for average, once beat out six infield singles in one game. He led the National League in hitting three straight seasons (only five other people have done that). Also, he was the 1902 batting champion of baseball with a .357 average.

With a .311 career batting average, the argument could be made that Beaumont, who was a part of three pennant-winning teams with the Pittsburgh Pirates, should be in the Hall of Fame.

He had started his career just five years earlier with the old minor league Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers traded him to Pittsburgh in 1900, and he played for the Pirates for eight seasons. He also played for the Boston Braves. In 1951, five years before his death, Beaumont was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.

Southern Lakes Blue Devils

The Southern Lakes Blue Devils semi-professional football team is always ready to play! They bill themselves as the “working man’s NFL.” For years, many talented players graduated from high school and were forced to leave football behind. This venue offers non-college bound players a chance to continue playing. Co-owners and managers, Tom Hawkins and his wife Dorothy, are passionate about the game.

The league is composed of teams from southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Home games are played at Westosha Central High School in Paddock Lake with all other games being held within a two hour drive from Burlington. The Blue Devils are one of 13 teams that are members of the Iron Athletes Football League.