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Experiencing Other Worlds: Our Years in the Peace Corps
November 12, 2025 @ 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Free
On Wednesday evening, November 12th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Jack and Ann Herold of Fort Atkinson will share their colorful stories and the lessons learned from their years in the Peace Corps in Jamaica and Kenya. The Peace Corps operates in 78 countries today. As Jack says, they are always looking for volunteers with a sense of curiosity about the world and a keenness for adventure.
Jack helped farm families with growing garden vegetables, grass and fodder crops for animals, while Ann engaged in mushroom growing with the women and taught sewing to young girls. Each country presented unique cross-cultural challenges, but many amazing opportunities for engagement. Jack and Ann learned much about how cultural roles of men and women shape human engagement and behavior.
On many occasions, their Peace Corps experience was more about sharing the human condition than passing on various farming techniques and practices. Come and learn about up-close cultural encounters, such as births, deaths, funerals, churchgoing, food preparation, family life, housing, limited transportation, inadequate electricity, scarce fresh water, and uneven healthcare— things we often take for granted.
Jack and Ann will share their zest for learning about these cultures and the ups and downs of their decades-long viticulture experience. Experience the fruits of their winemaking experience. During the intermission, we will have other refreshments, the fruits of their winemaking, cheese and crackers, cookies and bars.