The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to announce that the Wiscsconsin Historical Society has awarded us the 

2023 Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy for Local History

This prestigous award recognizes an affiliates continued excellence and overall service to its community over a period of at least five years.

Read More About The Award | View The Official Nomination

Tour The Historic Yawkey House Museum
Visit Our Exhibits And Research Library At The Woodson History Center
Tour This Extensive Online Exhibit. Select Online Exhibits From Our Facilities Menu.
Our Core Exhibit: Our Stories - The History of Marathon County
Reserve One Of Our Unique Settings For Your Special Event

November 1st, 2024

Vintage Game Night 

Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 5:30 PM 
@ the Woodson History Center
410 Mcindoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403

November 16th, 2024

History Speaks: Wisconsin Lighthouses

Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 2:00 PM
@ the Woodson History Center
410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403

December 14th, 2024

Holidays at the Houses: A Century of Holiday Traditions

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 10:30 AM
@ the Woodson History Center
410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, WI 54403


Your Support Preserves the Future of History!

We are committed to preserving and sharing the history of Marathon County. Your monetary donation is 
helping us to develop innovative programming to reach its citizens and beyond.
Thank you for supporting the Marathon County Historical Society!

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY.

OUR RECENT POSTS

October 31, 2024

The Ghost of Grant Street

June 25, 2024

Marie J. Towle (Grimm) Schuette

April 20, 2021

Beautification Week

March 11, 2021

Living Wax Museum

January 07, 2021

The Evolution of the Townships

April 30, 2020

The First Decade of the Parks

March 27, 2020

The Master Horseshoers Convention of 1915

March 19, 2020

White School

January 03, 2020

Transportation Celebration Coin, 1940

December 18, 2019

Ice Palaces and Airplanes for Santa

BECOME A MEMBER

A Membership is a great way to show your support for the Marathon County Historical Society and our community. We offer both indiviudal and corporate memberships at a variety of levels. As part of your members, you will also receive many great benefits.

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VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Visit our YouTube Channel for videos of our presentations, interesting stories from our curators and much more.

SEARCH OUR ONLINE DATABASE

Our online database contains nearly 300,000 Marathon County records including census records, city directory listings, plat map listings and military records. We have also added several photos and biographies of the people and places of Marathon County. Use the fields below to begin your search.

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Our Mission

To collect, preserve, and exhibit materials related to the history of Marathon County, and to use those materials
to help people learn about North Central Wisconsin, connect with their roots, and explore their own historical connections.

Our Purpose

The Marathon County Historical Society provides opportunities for people to “connect” with the past and discover something about their own history and where they live. We help people learn about their own connection with the community as well as its historic roots, and how the past played a role in who they are today. We accomplish this through education, preservation, research, experiences, and entertainment.

 

What We Offer

  • Research Library
  • Exhibits/Displays
  • Presentations & Workshops
  • Educational Events
  • Historic Tours
  • Members Only Events
  • Genealogy Services & Resources
  • Room & Garden Rentals
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