ARVID E. MILLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY MUSEUM OF THE
MOHICAN NATION
The archives of Mohican History are available for study and research.  Displays depict Mohican life from pre-European times through the tribe's migration to Wisconsin. 4 miles east of Bowler, N8510 Moh He Con Nuck Rd.  Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm.  Weekends by appointment.  715/793-4270. www.mohican-nsn.gov

BONDUEL COMMUNITY ARCHIVES
A collection of pictures, papers and information about the early settlers, their farms, and businesses in the Bonduel, Cecil, and Navarino areas.  Archival work is also done for family genealogy research.  108 S. First Street, Bonduel. Open Wed. 9am-5pm and Sat. 9am-4pm. 715/758-2687

DOC'S CLASSIC CAR &
CYCLE MUSEUM
Cool muscle cars, old cycles and lots of old automotive-related signs and antiques can be seen.  While visiting you may see potbelly pigs, buffalo, tortoises or alligators.  Located inside Doc's Harley-Davidson of Shawano Co. Inc., W2709 State Highway 29, Bonduel.  715/758-9080.  www.docshd.com

ELAND RAILROAD DEPOT
Is under restoration by the Eland Area Historical Society for their railroad memorabilia collection.  Eland: intersection of Mountain Bay and WIOUWASH bicycle trails, Eland. 715/848-5799

FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
Housed in the educational wing of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Center is linked to the family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT.  Open to the public, services free of charge.  Volunteer staff assists with research.  910 E. Zingler Ave., Shawano.  Open Tue., Thu., Sat. 9am-4pm.  715/526-2946

GRESHAM DEPOT MUSEUM
A former railroad depot with telegrapher's equipment, railroad lanterns, timetables, freight wagon and other railroad memorabilia.  Operated by the Gresham Women's Club.  Main St., Gresham.  Open Sat., 1:30-4pm.  June-Aug. 715/787-3271

HERITAGE PARK
Six buildings house exhibits which bring local history to life-from the fur traders and lumber barons who were greeted by the Menominee Indians to the immigrants that came to work as lumberjacks in the forests and settled here to farm.  Operated by the Shawano County Historical Society.  524 N. Franklin St., Shawano.  Open Thurs. and Sat. 1:30-4:30pm, June-Aug. 715/526-3323

MENOMINEE LOGGING
CAMP MUSEUM
This holds the largest collection of logging artifacts in the world.  A bunkhouse, cook shanty, camp office, wood butcher's shop, saw filer's shack, blacksmith's shop, and scoop cedar roof shed are fully furnished with the tools and equipment used in the lumber camps of Northern Wisconsin.  About one mile north of Keshena, CTH VV just off Hwy 47.  Open May 15-Oct. 15, Tue.-Sat., 9am-3pm, Sun. and Mon. by appointment.  Admission.  715/799-3757. 
www.menominee.nsn.gov

THE MOOSEYARD
In the summer of 1886, Mr. Wilke's mule "Moose" was accused of jumping a 6' fence into the neighbor's garden to eat the vegetables, and then jumping back over.  The phrase "Moose is in his yard" shortened to "Mooseyard" and to this day refers to the area on the north shore of Shawano Lake.

NUESKE'S DISTRICT #3
ANTIQUE SHOPPE
This was built as a schoolhouse in 1870's and later converted into a village hall and a marshal's office in the early 1900's.  The bell tower houses the Fire Department's brass bell cast in 1908.  Original coldrolled steel jail cells, from its use as a marshal's office, still remain.  Next to Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats Retail Store Wittenberg.  Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm.  715/253-4064, 800/451-3838

SPIRIT OF SHAWANO MAIN STREET STATUES
In 1990, 21st Century Genetics (now CRI/Genex) donated the first Spirit of Shawano Sculpture depicting the dairy industry at the corner of Main and Green Bay Streets in Shawano to commemorate their 50th anniversary.  Weber Veneer & Plywood, Timbco, Shawano Paper Mill and Tigerton Lumber Company donated the second sculpture to depict the history and importance of logging in the area.  Sculpted by Lyndon Pomeroy of Billings, Montana, the statues remind us of our heritage and represent accomplishments made through dedication and hard work.

TIGERTON HISTORICAL PARK
Four historic buildings represent important institutions of pioneer life in the Tigerton area.  The park is located at the corner of Chestnut St. and Swanke St., Tigerton. Open 1-4 pm, third Sunday of the month, June, July, and Sept., also the Sundays before Memorial Day and Labor Day and during Lumber Jack Days in August.  715/535-2140

WITTENBERG MUSEUM
The museum is operated by the Wittenberg Area Historical Society in the old German Lutheran Parochial School house. It houses a large collection of vintage photographs of Wittenberg and the surrounding area.  Other exhibits feature the history of the Homme Institutions, General Store and logging era items.  Maps are available for a self-guided tour of homes, churches and businesses in Historic Wittenberg.  Located at the corner of Vinal St. and Summit St. in Historic Wittenberg.  Open Sunday, Memorial Day to Labor Day, 1:30-4 pm 715/253-3003.

Shawano and Menominee counties are partners in the Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Project, From the Pineries to the Present. Museums located throughout the area are devoted to keeping alive Native American, pioneer, lumbering, and agricultural histories.

The Heritage Tourism council has placed interpretive signs at many of the historic sites and maps with four self-guided auto tours are available.  Maps and more information can be obtained at the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce.