Extraordinary Women of Marathon County
Learn about a selection of amazing women in Marathon County's past, who shaped their communities in a variety of fields.
Our biennial Cemetery Tour is Sept. 22
Mark your calendar for Sept. 22, when costumed re-enactors will portray people from local history during our Cemetery Tour at Pine Grove.
Vintage Game Nights return! Two options for fun!
Vintage Game Nights return to our regular schedule! First Thursdays at Limerick's and Fourth Fridays at Woodson History Center.
MCHS to host 4 Book Fest events
We are celebrating books and reading along with the rest of the community at the end of September! MCHS will host four of the events for the Central Wisconsin Book Festival.
Women's Work During Prohibition
A century ago, the Prohibition laws affected more than just alcohol sales. It was a time of change for the role of women in the home, in society, and in the workplace. Learn more at History Speaks on October 5.
Topic is Hmong journey
The Hmong have become a significant population in Marathon County. Their journey here began in the mountains of Laos, and came through refugee camps in Thailand. How did they make the transition to American culture in our community? Rick Lohr will speak on Oct. 7 in Marathon.
History Speaks: 2019 topics continue
Our popular History Speaks series continues, with topics that range from victory celebrations after World War II and women leaders to Puerto Rico, and many others. Mark your calendars today for your favorite topics!
Remember When Writers practice with family memories
Our club for preserving family memories is changing a bit; still focused on writing down your stories!
What? No crackly bag?
Post date: 08/28/2019A favorite snack in 1938 was the potato chip. It was new! It satisfied the urge to crunch something, and it was tasty, too! The Red Dot company helped develop the perfect chip potato.
A nice place to stay overnight
Post date: 08/01/2019The elegant Hotel Wausau, built in 1925, was a boon to the local area for several decades.
Brewing is Superfine in Marathon County
Post date: 06/28/2019A donation of six bottles from Marathon City Brewery helps tell the story of beer brewing in central Wisconsin. 
We don't know much about Ellerman Dairy
Post date: 06/18/2019
Ellerman Dairy operated near Athens during the 1950s. Do you have any stories?
MCHS participates in the Blue Star Museum program
Post date: 06/13/2019
The Marathon County Historical is proud to participate in the Blue Star program that provides free admission to museums across the country to active military families.
It all began with a button
Post date: 06/12/2019
Curators found a button in our artifact collection, and wondered what its story was.
Here's a simple tool for intergenerational storytelling
Post date: 06/05/2019MCHS has created a simple tool that children can use to interview grandparents. Download our PDF and get started sharing stories!
1892 Courthouse lights return
Post date: 12/06/2018A special donation returned antique light fixtures to Wausau.
WI 101: Check out this coat!
Post date: 11/21/2018Another of our objects is featured in the Wisconsin 101 online museum!
After Hours tours now available
Post date: 06/26/2018It’s your turn to plan a special gathering of friends, club members or family. What to do? Consider a unique evening (or other special time) at the Yawkey House Museum!
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