A nice place to stay overnight
The elegant Hotel Wausau, built in 1925, was a boon to the local area for several decades.
Brewing is Superfine in Marathon County
A 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
Ellerman Dairy operated near Athens during the 1950s. Do you have any stories?
It all began with a button
Curators found a button in our artifact collection, and wondered what its story was.
The Ladies Saxophone Band
A picture from the 1932 Wisconsin Valley Fair reveals an usual time in the musical history of Marathon County. For six years, this group of young women challenged traditional roles for female music, by performing across Central Wisconsin using the saxophone.
Here's a simple tool for telling stories beyond quarantine
MCHS has created a simple tool that children can use to interview grandparents. Download our PDF, choose your virtual visit platform, and get started sharing stories!
