South Wood County Historical Museum

The office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. until we re-open Memorial Day weekend.

*** Since there may be times I am out of the office during the day, please call prior to stopping. 715-423-1580

The end has come…. for now.

The Museum is closed now for the season, we are still available for tours or by appointment.

The office will be closed for the month of September ~ our office hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. will resume in October.

The final day of our season will be on Sunday, September 1st. We will be open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from one p.m. until 4 p.m. until that time.

Please note that tours are still available by appointment, please call 715-423-1580 to set up a time.

I found this photo in a binder at the Museum, the following accompanied the image:

The Climax that brought about the building of the swimming pool was the drowning of boys to such an extent that it stirred the fathers and mothers into action. “Jack” Arpin was an ardent promoter of this scheme and donated liberally in both time and money to get this place to swim, for young and old, started. The main motive, of course, was to provide a safe place where children could enjoy the play of swimming. Later it was taken over by the city and so maintained. On May 30, 1922, it was dedicated as Legion Park, and with proper ceremonies a tree was planted to the memory of each solder who had died in the World War. A cannon was also assigned to this park by the government; and it may have seen service abroad, but this is an American-made gun.

This photo shows off the cannon and the river at its high stage.

We are open through Sunday, September 1st.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m.

If you have a small group and would like to schedule a tour ~ please feel free to call us at 715-423-1580.

Please note the Museum will be closed on Thursday, July 4th so that our staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday with their families.  We will be open on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Locust Street is finished and open, but our grounds are still under repair so please be careful.

We are open!!! The Museum is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Please note that the road work has begun on Locust Street!! 

And not just spring!!! The Museum will be opening for the 2013-14 season on Sunday, May 26th. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

This year we will be focusing on the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War, we have also made updates to our School Room exhibit and General Store area.

We found a photo in our collection, there is no information recorded on it other than that Palmquist was the studio who took the picture.  Can you help us identify it???

Stop by on Halloween ….. we will be here between 5 & 7 p.m.