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Dodge Centre Historical Society
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Physical address: Corner of Fair and East Oak Grove Street in Juneau, WI

Mailing address: N7031 State Hwy 26, Juneau, WI  53039-9614
 

The museum is located in the former Juneau Public Library and before that it was the Methodist Church.  The exterior reminds you of a former church.  The address is 187 East Oak Grove Street and is across from the Juneau City Park.  Artifacts on display include photographs and items of the Juno Truck Co., a wedding dress from the early 1900's and a display of the Werblow Shoe Store.

The museum is open the first and third Sundays of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., May thru October and during the JunoAug Fest Days when the museum is open both Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The museum can also be viewed by appointment.  For information and tours call (920) 386-4915.

Several photos from inside the Dodge Centre Musuem.

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Dodge County Historical Society
Mary Beth Jacobson, Curator
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105 Park Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI  53916
Website: www2.powercom.net/~dchs/Index.htm
E-mail: dchs@att.net

The Museum is located in the former Williams Free Library, founded in 1890 by John J. Williams, a prominent citizen of Beaver Dam.  The dedication of the building was held on July 15, 1891, with five thousand people attending.

Three floors of historical artifacts and displays, including an authentic one-room school house, extensive military display, Victorian era furnishings and dress, early farm life display, and a "classy" 1902 Rambler.  The basement level, which opened in July of 2005, features a look back to " Old Beaver Dam," with emphasis on its industry and businesses.  Annual events at the museum include a Lake Days lawn party, Oktoberfest Day, Christmas Holiday tree trimming party for youngsters and an Open House in conjunction with Beaver Dam's Holiday parade.

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round.

Authentic one-room school.
Dedicated - May 2002

To setup a time for a tour or for information on becoming a member call (920) 887-1266 and help support the preservation of our proud heritage.

Photos from in and around the museum.

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Fox Lake Historical Society
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Corner of College Ave and Cordelia Street
P.O. Box 493
Fox Lake, WI  53916
E-mail scottfrankdesigns@hotmail.com

The museum is housed in the old 1884 Milwaukee Road Depot.  The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Some of the displays: Indian Artifacts, a model of Fox Lake’s unique railroad Loop & Junction, and an old early farm kitchen.

The museum is open the first and third Sundays during the summer from the 1st Weekend in June to the 1st Weekend in October.

 For information call Scott Frank at (920) 296-0254.

 

Horicon Historical Society
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Physical Address:  322 Winter  St., Horicon, WI

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box  65, Horicon, WI 53032
E-mail: hsociety@ticon.net
 

The museum is located in the former Satterlee Clark house.  It was built in the 1850’s for the family of  Mr. Clark, a lawyer,  he was active in local, county, and state politics for most of his life.  The red bricks used to build the house came from the Chandler Brickyard, the first brickyard in Dodge County.  Two other buildings on the museum grounds are a one-room schoolhouse, and a garage which houses antique farm equipment.

The museum is open on the fourth Sunday of the month from May through October from 1 – 4 p.m., or by appointment.  The Annual Christmas Open house is held the first Sunday of December from 1 –  4 p.m.  For questions or to arrange a tour, call (920) 485-3200.

Photos from in and around the museum.

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Hustisford Historical Society
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Physical Address:  134 N. Ridge Street, Hustisford, WI

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box  44, Hustisford, WI 53034
 

The museum is located at the north end of Hustisford’s Memorial Park.  The John Hustis House was originally located at the southwest corner park.  After the death of Mr. Hustis the house was sold and moved to the country. The house stood abandoned and in disrepair for several years and in 1971 the Greater Sinissippi Historical Society was organized.  Members of the newly formed organization purchased the home, a basement was built and in 1974 the house was moved to its present location.

The John Hustis House/museum complex is open for tours beginning Memorial Day, at 11:00 a.m. until noon.  June through September the museum is open the first and third Sundays of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The museum complex can also be toured by appointment by calling (920) 349-3302 or (920) 349-3501.

 

Lebanon Historical Society
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Located in Treckel Park in Lebanon, WI.
E-mail: eraether@wi.rr.com


 
The Lebanon Historical Society was formed in 1995 and officially became affiliated with State of Wisconsin Historical Society in 1997.  Located in Treckel Park in Lebanon, the Society has restored the former Town Hall, which dates back to 1890.  Members and friends are in the process of collecting, cataloging, displaying and preserving artifacts which are of interest to the community.  Open on some holidays and by appointment.

The museum is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month from May through October, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and anytime by appointment.

For information, contact President Edward W. Raether at (262) 542-7872.

 

Lomira Historical Society
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PO Box 1108
Lomira, WI  53048
Phone: (920) 269-4115

The museum is in the process of moving and renovating a one-room school.  The Silver Leaf School as it was previously known is located in Sterr Park, Lomira.  When it opens there will be many local artifacts on exhibit.  Check back occasionally for the announcement of when the museum will be open to the public.  The museum board along with members and guests meets bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December.  The meetings convene at the Lomira Public Library at 7:30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Lost Lake / Randolph Historical Society
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Physical Address: 11827 Concord Road, Randolph, WI

Mailing Address: N7148 Hwy 73, Randolph, WI  53956
E-mail: delbiel@powerweb.net

The museum is located in the former St. Mary’s Church at Lost Lake, which was built in 1908.   There are various exhibits, one of which has made by a member consisting of one-room country schools from the area with their individual histories.  There are displays of antique clothing, religious artifacts and cheese factory history.  An antique kitchen exhibit is a work in progress. 

Annual events include a spring fund-raiser with entertainment, summer brat fry and flea market, which is held on the last Sunday in August, and chili supper on the 2nd Saturday in November. 

The museum is open the first and third Sundays, June through September, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., or by appointment. 

For information call (920) 326-3573.

Photo of the one-room school exhibit in the museum.

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Mayville Historical Society
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Physical Address:  Corner of Bridge and German Streets, Mayville, WI

Mailing Address: PO Box 82, Mayville, WI  53050
 Website: www.mayvillehistoricalsociety.org
E-mail: alycewurtz@powerweb.net

The Mayville Historical Society Museum is located in the old Hollenstein Wagon and Carriage Factory on the corner of Bridge and German Streets, which houses several wagons, carriages and sleighs made in the building along with early farm and related equipment.  The original Hollenstein House, containing many Mayville artifacts, is attached.  Also on the grounds is the Brunke Cigar Factory, which also houses a Mayville Barber Shop, and the 1874 Mayville firehouse containing much of the original equipment used by the Mayville Fire Department in the past.

The museum is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays, May through October, from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and by appointment.

For more information contact Alyce Wurtz at (920) 387-5787, or Ann Guse at (920) 387- 5233.

 

Neosho Historical Society
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Physical address: Just south of the bridge on Hwy. 67 in Neosho

Mailing address: P.O. Box 105, Neosho, WI  53059

The museum is located in the Old Village Hall.  It was built in 1914 and has housed the museum since 1989.   Local history displays include the teller’s cage from the Commercial State Bank of Iron Ridge, a blacksmith display, a one price cash store and items of local interest.  The research area has local church, cemetery, tax records and completed genealogies of interest to family history researchers. 

The museum is open the second and fourth Sundays, May through October, and the second Sunday, November through April, from 1 - 4 p.m. or by appointment.

 For information or appointments contact Judy Reisetter at (920) 387-4193.

 

Theresa Historical Society
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200 Block of S. Milwaukee Street, Theresa, WI  53091

The museum is housed in the only remaining original home of Solomon Juneau.  A slide show of Theresa History is shown on scheduled open house days and for special tours if time permits.  Furnishings on display date back to the early 1900’s along with articles from Josette and Solomon Juneau’s household.

Open Memorial Day and the last Sunday of each month.
  June through September 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Downtown Theresa.

For more information and for tours, call (920) 488-2783

Dedicated as a memorial to Solomon Juneau, pioneer settler of our State of Wisconsin,
 founder of the City of Milwaukee and the village of Theresa. 

Dedicated by Dodge County Women’s Clubs – 1938

Named Dodge County Bicentennial Home in 1976

 

Waupun Historical Society
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Waupun Heritage Museum

Physical address: 22 S. Madison Street, Waupun, WI  53963

Mailing address: 314 Beaver Dam Street, Waupun, WI  53963-1840
E-mail: waupunhistorical@powercom.net
 

The Waupun Historical Society, located at 22 S. Madison Street, is housed in the former Carnegie Library.  The building, with a cornerstone dated 1904, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  From 1910-20, one of the basement rooms was used as a Museum of Waupun Pioneer Days.  As the library expanded this museum was dismantled and went into storage.

The Waupun Historical Society, Inc. was incorporated on May 28, 1957.  Waupun built a new city library in the early 1970's and the Carnegie Library building was vacated.  It was used as the Central Office for the school system for a brief time.  The city leased the Carnegie Library to the Waupun Historical Society on October 9, 1971.  The Historical Society moved into the building and adopted the name, Waupun Heritage Museum.  The Historical Society and the City continue to have an excellent relationship and the lease continues.

The museum houses a large collection of materials related to Clarence Addison Shaler, the prison, the Grange, Waupun’s Dutch Heritage, and families that have lived in Waupun.  On the grounds in front of the building is one of Mr. Shaler’s statues, "The Citadel."

The museum is open the first and third Sunday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For information and admissions at other times call (920) 324-7931, Jim Laird at (920) 324-3878 or Gene Buchholz at (920) 324-5738.  Free admission but donations gratefully accepted. 

Photos from in and around the Waupun Historical Society.

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