WAUSAU — The Marathon County Historical Society invites upper-elementary and middle school-age children to register for Kids History Day. This free, fun activity day will be held from 10 a.m.…
WAUSAU — From sauerkraut to schottisches, Wisconsinites can sense some German background in our state. That influence will be explored in a new traveling exhibit called “Neighbors Past and Present:…
WAUSAU — Preschool and early elementary-age children are invited to Story Time in the Garden on the second Thursday afternoons of the summer months. Story Times will be held at…
WAUSAU — Ben Clark has researched local band culture and will present “Making Music in Marathon County,” another topic in the History Speaks series, at 2 p.m. June 15 at…
WAUSAU — A Share Your Voice event to plan a statewide history museum will be held on June 12 at the Marathon County Historical Society’s Woodson Center in Wausau. Attendees…
WAUSAU — Not only during the Vietnam War, but in all places of combat, the people involved experience violent and tragic events. Vietnam veteran and Weston resident Mort McBain will…
WAUSAU — In a break from its typical pattern, the Marathon County Historical Society will open on Memorial Day this year, in honor of the “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for…
HATLEY — There’s nothing like real maple syrup for your morning pancakes. But there’s so much more to this sweet sap than breakfast. Find out at “The History of the…
The Marathon County Historical Society presents “Skunk Hill: A native Ceremonial Community in Wisconsin,” another topic in its History Speaks series, at 2 p.m. May 11 at the Woodson History…
WAUSAU — For the first time, the Marathon County Historical Society will host “Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name.” This traveling exhibit features a photo for each of the…
ATHENS — Political revolutions and their effects on history will be Jeff Leigh’s topic at an upcoming History Speaks event in Athens. This presentation, to be held at 6:30 p.m.…
WAUSAU — Tickets are on sale now for the Westside Wausau Historic Tavern Tour on May 19. Buses will take patrons to visit six historic taverns on the west side…
Join the local historical society at any or all three of its early April History Speaks events. History Speaks at the Woodson History Center For a “tipsy” history lesson, the…
SPENCER — This year marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Prof. Brett Barker will describe this major project at 6:30 p.m. March 18, at Spencer High…
WAUSAU — Keep writing those stories. The Marathon County Historical Society is again offering a structured writing class and casual club meeting. A Few Choice Words: A Writers Workshop for…
WAUSAU — Have you ever noticed how being in a garden can calm a person’s spirit? Explore this idea when the Marathon County Historical Society presents “The History and Future…
WAUSAU — Cabin fever? Wishing for spring? You can visit the Marathon County Historical Society’s Houses in Bloom March 12 to 17 to view floral displays arranged by local designers.…
WAUSAU — The Marathon County Historical Society will host in February “From Sawmills to Paper Mill: The Growth of Schofield, Weston & Rothschild,” another topic in its History Speaks series.…
