Understanding Revolution
Will revolutions become less likely in the future or will they merely change shape? Prof. Jeff Leigh will address this question on April 29 in Athens.
The History of the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Industry
Come on out to Hatley to hear about our state's favorite sweet sap!
Who lived at Skunk Hill?
Powers Bluff in Wood County stands as a landmark, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Find out why it's such an important site in our next History Speaks at the Woodson History Center.
Westside Wausau Historic Tavern Tour
Gather friends for a bus tour of historic bars on Wausau's west side.
Vintage Game Nights in 2019
Vintage Game Night for all ages on the fourth Friday each month! For ages 21+ on the first Thursday! Come join in the old-fashioned fun!
Preserve your family memories: Join our I Remember When club
Yesterday is gone, and maybe some of those memories are fading, too. Your stories are important - to you, to your family, and to your community! This group will help you preserve some of those memories!
Join your friends on a bus tour of historic taverns in Wausau!
Post date: 04/03/2019Get your tickets now for the bus tour of six historic taverns on Wausau's west side!
Wisconsin Remembers exhibit travels to Wausau
Post date: 03/28/2019MCHS is proud to host the traveling exhibit Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name. We hope you will take time to visit and honor these Wisconsin residents who fought and died during the Vietnam War.
A fun donation!
Post date: 12/11/2018A childhood collection of books
from the 1930s and '40s recently was donated to the Historical Society. What were you reading as a child?
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!
History Speaks: Our 2019 topics are set!
Post date: 11/07/2018Our popular History Speaks series continues into 2019, with topics that range from downtown Wausau's side streets to local music makers, from therapeutic gardens to victory celebrations after World War II, from women leaders to Puerto Rico, and many others. Mark your calendars today for your favorite topics!
Woodson History Center Gets New Roof
Post date: 01/03/2019
The Historical Society has a new roof on the 1962 addition of the Woodson History Center.
Dairy exhibit shows development of that industry
Post date: 05/29/2018
See how Marathon County's rural areas became thriving dairy farms in our newest exhibit, Milking Time: Evolution of the Dairy Industry in Marathon County.
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!
Rural Electrification exhibit is open through November 2019
Post date: 05/09/2017
We invite everyone to visit our newest exhibit to see how electricity moved into rural areas of Marathon County in the 1930s and '40s, and how life changed when it did.
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