Chippewa Valley Museum Hosts Monthly History Book Club

The March meeting will discuss "Empire of The Summer Moon" by S.C. Gwynne.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is hosting a monthly book club that focuses on books with historic themes. The March meeting of the "Adventures in History Book Club" will discuss the book "Empire of The Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches" by S.C. Gwynne. The free event is open to those ages 16 and up and will take place on Tuesday, March 10th from 6:30-7:30pm.

Why it matters

The book club aims to foster a sense of community, conversation, and connection around historically-themed literature. By discussing impactful works like "Empire of The Summer Moon", the club provides an opportunity for local readers to engage with important topics and perspectives from the past.

The details

The Chippewa Valley Museum's "Adventures in History Book Club" meets monthly to discuss, debate, celebrate, and share books with a historic theme. The March meeting will focus on "Empire of The Summer Moon" by S.C. Gwynne, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Comanche tribe and its legendary leader, Quanah Parker.

  • The book club meets monthly.
  • The March meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 6:30-7:30pm.

The players

Chippewa Valley Museum

A local museum in Eau Claire, Wisconsin that is hosting the monthly "Adventures in History Book Club".

S.C. Gwynne

The author of "Empire of The Summer Moon", the book being discussed at the March book club meeting.

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The takeaway

The Chippewa Valley Museum's book club provides an engaging way for the local community to explore important historical topics and perspectives through literature, fostering meaningful discussion and connection.