New traveling exhibit shows Wisconsin German experience
We are pleased to have the chance to host a new traveling exhibit about Wisconsin German history. It's a big part of local culture!
Reading outdoors at summer Story Times!
Do you enjoy reading outdoors? Bring the kids to three special Story Times this summer in the beautiful Yawkey House Gardens.
Register now for Kids History Day
Looking ahead for summer activities? Registration is open for Kids History Day on August 15.
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!
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!
Family game nights on hiatus, but 21+ continues
Vintage Game Night for all ages will take a short break for June and July. But ages 21+ are still playing.
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!
Wisconsin Remembers exhibit travels to Wausau
Post date: 03/28/2019MCHS was proud to host the traveling exhibit Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name.
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!
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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