Depot art on exhibit at WMOCA
Historic art is on display at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art.
Remember When Writers practice with family memories
We share our written stories, then have a mini-workshop on writing - getting started and getting better - plus some practice time.
Christmas at the Houses
We're pulling out the fondue pot to get ready for holiday entertaining, Mid-Century style! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 7, for Christmas at the Houses.
Columbus and the new world
The world as people knew it changed dramatically after Columbus stumbled upon the Americas. Keith Montgomery talks about this and the beginnings of the Scientific Revolution on Dec. 16 in Stratford.
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.
THE WAUSAU STORY Revisited
Post date: 10/15/2019THE WAUSAU STORY Revisited Exhibit Now Showing at the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. Presented by the Marathon County Historical Society.
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?
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!
Researching Your Roots?
Post date: 10/03/2016
The Marathon County Historical Society Research Library is now open the first Sunday of the month from 1:00-3:30 pm.
One of our trained librarians will be available to assist you with your research needs. You will also have free use of Ancestry.com while you are here.
For a list of upcoming genealogy and research classes and events, please visit our Calendar of Events.
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