Category Archives: Latest News

On July 22, 2014 the Museum was visited by the America In Bloom judges and the Master Gardeners were given an ‘on the spot’ award!!!! We applaud their hard work and it’s nice to see it celebrated by others!! The … Continue reading →

The Museum Grounds have never looked more beautiful, if you haven’t been in to visit yet this season, please do so.

The Museum officially kicks off our 2014 season on Sunday, May 25th. We will be open from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. We will also be open on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 1 until 4.

Our very own Phil Brown, with the help of Emily Ho have uploaded images from our postcard collection. You will find Grand Rapids, Nekoosa and Port Edwards at this time.   Wisconsin Rapids to follow in the near future. Please … Continue reading →

In the next couple of weeks, we will be doing some much needed work on the house ~ therefore the office will be closed. If you wish to contact me, please call and leave a message and I will get … Continue reading →

All Are Welcome! Christmas at The South Wood County Historical Museum Open House Saturday, December 14th 1 to 4 o’clock

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 … Continue reading →

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, … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →