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| Ashland County |
Madeline Island Historical Museum
[Madeline
Island Ferry]
Take Madeline
Island Ferry to the island from Bayfield to explore the
history of this lovely island.
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| Barron County |
Pioneer Village Museum
[Photos
and Map Tour]
A delightful village to ramble through,
containing over 40 buildings including 5 historic log cabins.
Stroll down Pioneer Street and learn what life was like in the
"olden days".
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Brown County |
Neville Public Museum of Brown County
Neville's Museum of History, Art and Science.
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| Burnett County |
Fort Folle Avoine Historical Park [Indian Village]
Experience living
history on this historic site next to an authentic Woodland
Indian Village, where fur trading posts operated from
1802-1805. Located on County Road U between Danbury and
Webster. Grantsburg Area Historical Society and Museum
Housed in a late
1800s Methodist Church, the museum offers exhibits relating to
the history of the area along with a genealogy library which
contains local records. An old 1870 jail house and the
1800 Stenborg House are part of the property.
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| Clark County |
1897 Jail Museum
Operated by the Clark County Historical
Society, the museum features the jail along with the
beautiful sheriff's residence housed inside the same
building. A large military exhibit is found on the
third floor. Located at 215 E. 5th Street in
Neillsville, WI.
Branstiter Museum
Visitors can take a step back in time to the
early 1900s in Greenwood, Wisconsin. Wooden sidewalks
take them past 17 early storefronts in Greenwood.
Exhibits include early artifacts, tools, dairy farm
implements, and photographs. Located at 600 S. Main
Street in Greenwood, WI.
Tufts Museum
The lovely 1885 Tuft's Mansion still contains
the original plate glass windows. Partially restored,
the mansion is opened for tours seasonally and is available
for rentals. Located at 26 Hewett Street in
Neillsville, WI. |
| Columbia County |
Wisconsin Dells [History]
A lovely place to
visit. The boat tours are great and the rock formations
and cliffs are incredible. It is easy to imagine Indians
standing lookout on these cliffs in the long ago past.
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| Dane County |
Sun
Prairie Historical Museum [Sun Prairie Death List]
Sun Prairie's heritage comes
alive. Walking tours and presentations are offered.
Located at 115 East Main Street in downtown Sun Prairie,
WI. Wisconsin Historical Museum
Explore the rich
history of Wisconsin in this major history museum located at
30 N. Carroll Street, Madison, WI on the square.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Learn about the
military history of Wisconsin state. A research center
is on the premises and offers online assistance.
Address: 30 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI.
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| Dodge County |
Dodge
County Historical Museum [Famous
People from Beaver Dam]
Dedicated to the preservation of Dodge County
history, the museum relates the early history of Beaver Dam
long with exhibits of what life was like in the Pioneer days.
John Hustis House Museum
Built in 1851 by John Hustis (founder of
Hustisford), the home today is filled with antiques and
artifacts related to the history of the early settlement of
Hustisford, WI.
Located at 134 North Ridge Street in Hustisford,
WI.
Mayville Limestone School Museum
[History]
Construction
of this building was started in 1857 and was used as a
public school for 125 years. Today it houses a museum
devoted to the history of this school and Marysville.
Located at the corner of North Main & Buchanan Streets in
Maryville, WI.
Waupun Heritage
Museum [Family
Genealogies Held]
22 South Madison Street, Waupun, 53963
Phone: (920) 324-7931
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| Door County |
Door County Maritime Museum
Learn about the
nautical history of Door County, WI. Visitors will see
exhibits about ships and lighthouses along with many
exhibits about Pirates in Wisconsin. |
| Dunn County |
Historical Downtown Menomonie
Louis Smith Tainter House
This beautiful
three story 1890 mansion was built of sandstone by Captain
Andrew Tainter as a wedding gift for his son Louis and wife
Effie. Today it houses the Stout Alumni Association
and the Stout University Foundation. Located at
Broadway and Crescent in Menomonie, WI.
Russell
J. Rassbach Heritage Museum
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| Eau Claire County |
Chippewa Valley Museum
The museum offers
the story of the Chippewa Valley and it's people through early
artifacts, exhibits and interpretation. Admission
includes a tour of the 1866
Anderson log house and
Sunnyview School. Located in beautiful Carson Park
at Eau Claire, WI.
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| Grant County |
Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum
Home to "The Dinky", a 15 gauge steam
locomotive, the museum is modeled to represent a
turn-of-the-century railroad depot. Located at 610
Lincoln Avenue in Fennimore, WI.
The Mining Museum
Learn about
the importance of mining in the history of Platteville
through exhibits and artifacts. Visitors are offered
an underground tour of the 1845 Bevans Lead Mine. The
museum is open seasonally - Spring through Fall.
Located next door to the Rollo Jamison Museum at 405 E. Main
Street in Plateville, WI.
Rollo Jamison Museum
The collections
in this museum began with the collection of arrowheads begun
by Rollo Jamison in 1899. The collection has grown to
include many historical artifacts related to the early
history of Platteville and the surrounding area.
Located at 405 E. Main Street in Platteville, WI.
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| Jefferson County |
Hoard Historical Museum
Reopening in
October 2007, the museum features historical information
about the 1832 Black Hawk War, exhibits about dairy farming
and exhibits related to the history of this area of
Wisconsin. Location is 401 Whitewater Avenue at Fort
Atkinson, WI. |
| Kenosha County |
Kenosha History Center
The campus of
the Kenosha County Historical Society features an 1866 Light
Station and the 1917 Kenosha Water Utility pumping station.
The museum offers historical artifacts and items related to
the early history of the people and businesses in Kenosha,
WI. Located at 220 51st Place in Kenosha, WI.
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| Lafayette County |
Badger Mine and Museum
The museum
features artifacts related to the history of Shullsburg and
the impact of the mining industry on the area. The tour
includes a real lead mine from the past. Located at
279 W. Estey Street in Shullsburg, WI.
Wisconsin's First Capitol Historic Site
Located on
County Highway G in Belmont, WI.
Shullsburg Water Street District
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| Langlade County |
Langlade County Historical Museum [Virtual Tour]
Housed inside the 1905 Antigo
Library building, the museum features logging and Indian
artifacts along with agricultural and lumbering implements
and tools. A large collection of photos and scenes of
early Langlade County and Antigo are held by the archives.
Located at 404 Superior Street in Antigo, WI.
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| Lincoln County |
Merrill Historical Brickyard School Museum
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| Manitowoc County |
Manitiwoc County Heritage Center and Museum
Pinecrest Historical Village
Wisconsin Martime Museum
Learn about the
maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes area.
Exhibits include the USS Cobia, a WWII Submarine.
Visit at 75 Maritime Drive in Manitowoc, WI.
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| Marathon County |
A. P. Woodson House
Home to the research library and archives,
along with an educational exhibit area. Located at 410
McIndoe Street in Wausau, WI.
Yawkey House Museum
The beautiful Classical Revival style
house was built in 1900 as a home for the Cyrus Yawkey
family. Operated by and home to the Marathon County
Historical Society, the lower level is open for tours and
the home is surrounded by formal gardens. Located at
403 McIndoe Street in Wausau, WI. Also see the
Downtown Wausau Walking Tour. |
| Marinette County |
Marinette Co. Historical Society and Logging Museum
Preserving and
promoting the history of the Marinette County area of
Wisconsin. Exhibits include Native American artifacts,
the Evancheck log cabin, logging history, pioneer farm implements, tools and
items for daily life of early inhabitants of Marinette
County. Located on Stephenson Island near
downtown Marinette, WI.
Marinette Downtown Walking Tour
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| Milwaukee County |
Milwaukee County Historical Society - Historic Center
Housed inside
a 1913 neoclassical revival style building which was
originally built for the Second Ward Savings Bank, the
museum features historical items and artifacts related to
the history of Milwaukee. Located at 910 N. Old World
3rd Street in Milwaukee, WI.
Milwaukee Historic Homes
Milwaukee
Public Museum
The museum
features many varied collections among which is the "Streets
of Old Milwaukee", a walk-through replica of a 19th century
street scene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also featured
are exhibits related to the history and lives of Wisconsin
Indian tribes. Located at 800 W. Wells Street in
Milwaukee, WI.
The Pabst Mansion
[Photo
Tour]
Wisconsin Black Historical Society & Museum
Devoted to the
preservation of African American history from Ancient Egypt
to Modern Milwaukee. Located at 2620 W. Center Street
in Milwaukee, WI.
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| Monroe
County |
Cranberry
Discovery Center - History of cranberry production.
Housed in the
historic Union Cranberry Warehouse, visitors to the center
will learn about the cranberry industry in Wisconsin.
Located at 204 Main Street in Downtown Warrens, WI.
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| Oconto County |
Copper Culture State Park and Museum
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| Outagamie County |
Grignon Mansion
Erected in 1837 by Charles A. Grignon, the
stately home was once known as "The Mansion in the Woods".
Today, tours are led by costumed guides through rooms
furnished in period style. The home even offers an
historic apple orchard. Located at 1313 Augustine
Street in Kaukauna, WI. Hearthstone - Illuminating our heritage
The History Museum at the Castle
Featuring an
exhibit about the life and times of Harry Houdini, the
museum offers records, photographs and documents related to
the history of Outagamie County. Location is 330 E.
College Avenue in Appleton, WI.
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| Ozaukee County |
Pioneer Village
Visitors will
take a step back in time in this rural village which is
comprised of a collection of over 20 historical buildings
and structures from the 1840s through the early 1900s.
Historic buildings include the Cedarburg Railroad Depot,
fully furnished homes, barns and more. A research
archives is available for researchers. Operated by
the Ozaukee County Historical Society, the village is
located at 4880 County Hwy I in Saukville, WI.
Port Washington Historic Tours
Port Washington Lighthouse Museum
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| Portage County |
Beth Israel Congregation, Stevens Point
Heritage Park
A collection
of historical buildings including the
Plover Methodist Church and the
Franklin / Calkins House. The park is focused on
the history of community life in Plover, WI. Located
between Madison Street and Washington Street in Plover,
Wisconsin.
Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville
Rosholt Pioneer Museum
The museum is
comprised of a one-room schoolhouse, a granary, a sawmill
and two log cabins which are located on the
Rosholt Fairgrounds. Featuring historical
artifacts and items used by early pioneers of the Portage
County area, the museum is focused on the pioneer household,
farms and logging industry.
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| Racine County |
Burlington Historical Society and Museum
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| Rock County |
Milton House Historic Museum
This National
Historical Landmark was erected in 1844 and is known as the
oldest poured concrete structure in the U.S. Built of
local grout, the house is hexagonal and has been restored by
the Milton Historical Society. Located at 18 S.
Janesville Street in Milton, WI.
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| Rusk County |
Rusk County Historical Society Museum
[includes photos]
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| Sauk County |
Jacob Van Orden Mansion
Sauk County Historical Museum
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| Sawyer County |
Sawyer County Historical Society and Museum
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| Shawano County |
Mohican Nation Stockbridge-Munsee Band Library & Museum
The museum features a large collection of
both cultural and historical artifacts of the Mohican
Nation, Stockbridge-Munsee Band and houses the public
records for the Tribe. Along with the museum and
research library, there is a shop where Indian arts and
crafts may be purchased. Located at N8510
Moh-He-Con-Nuck Road in Bowler, WI.
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| Sheboygan County |
The Millhouse [Research Center] [Tours]
Sheboygan County Historical Museum
This complex of
historical structures includes the 1864 Weinbold Home, an
1890s barn, the 1867 Bodenstab Cheese Factory.
Exhibits includes historical artifacts, an early days
classroom, a circus exhibit, Indian relics and more.
Located at 3110 Erie Avenue in Sheboygan, WI.
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| St. Croix |
New Richmond Heritage Center and Museum
Featuring a collection of historic
buildings in a lovely park setting, visitors will find an
1887 log cabin, 1891 church, a log blacksmith shop, the 1902
Camp 9 School and others.
1100 Heritage Drive
New Richmond, WI.
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| Vernon County |
Vernon County Historical Museum
(dead link Jun 08)
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| Vilas County |
Vilas County Historical Museum
[Tour]
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| Walworth County |
Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum [Exhibits]
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| Waukesha County |
Black Point Estate [Photos]
This beautiful
1888 Queen Anne Victorian mansion was owned by the beer
baron, Conrad Seipp, whose family occupied it for four
generations. Visitors will receive a 45 minute docent
escorted tour of the mansion bringing history alive.
Located on the shore of Lake Geneva in Wisconsin, tours
arrive daily by boat May through October.
Old World Wisconsin
[Interactive
Map]
A place to relive the "Spirit of America's
Heartland".
Take a step
back in time to the late 19th century of Wisconsin when many
immigrants were building a better life in a new place.
Experience living history on historic farms, at the one-room
schoolhouse and see 1870s craftsmen and artisans creating
their old world crafts in this village focused on the early
immigration and settlement of the Germans, Fins, Danes and
African Americans to Wisconsin. Located 1 1/2 miles
south of Eagle on Highway 67 in Waukesha County, WI.
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| Washington County |
Old Courthouse Museum
[Virtual
Tour]
The old Washington County courthouse was
erected in 1889 in the Romanesque Revival style and was used
until 1962. Today it is used as a museum by the
Washington County Historical Society for the preservation
and display of the history of Washington County, WI. Old Jailhouse Museum
Saxiona House
Built in 1855,
the house is located on County Highway H, in Farmington, WI.
It is currently being restored.
St. Agnes Convent
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| Waushara County |
Waushara County Historical Society Museum
Housed in the old Waushara County Jail, the
museum is open on Wednesday afternoons. The museum has
a genealogy department with obits, court cases, photos,
school records, and newspapers. They try to help
everyone searching for ancestry in the county. Located
at 212 S. St. Marie Street in Wautoma, WI.
secretary - Lori McCloud
president - Marvin Wagner
contact: wausharamuseum@yahoo.com
Wild Rose Pioneer Museum
[History
and Photos]
Operated by the Wild Rose Historical Society,
the museum offers a glimpse of the past heritage of Wild Rose,
Wisconsin. Focused on the early immigrants from Wales,
Norway and England, who built the town. Located on State
Hwy 22 in Wild Rose, WI.
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| Wood County |
South Wood County Historical Museum
[Virtual
Tour] [History]
Housed in an 1907 Home, the South Wood Co.
Historical Society offers exhibits relating to the history of
the area along with a collection of research materials.
Located at 540 Third Street in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Museum Index for Other States
Wisconsin Census
Records
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