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. Located 4 miles east of Bowler.
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.
The former St. Mathews Lutheran Church built in 1914 is now a museum. The Society is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting the history of the Bowler area.
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.,
The present depot, built in 1912, is home for the Eland Historical Society. It has a large collection of railroad photos and operating equipment, early village photos of businesses, industries and homes. 2,000 ft. of rail track. Open the second Sunday June through August.
A former railroad depot with telegrapher’s equipment, railroad lanterns, timetables, freight wagon and other railroad memorabilia. Operated by the Gresham Women’s Club. The depot is located 13 miles northwest of Shawano on Main Street in Gresham. Open June-August Saturdays: 1:30 – 4pm. For special tours, call 715-787-3271.
The Marion Area Historical Society was founded in 1988 by a group of passionate individuals interested in preserving the rich history of Marion and the surrounding area. The seed was planted with a project by Robert McDevitt's students at Marion High School, which sparked the idea of a dedicated historical society. Our museum is open the second and fourth Saturday monthly from June through August between 1pm - 4 pm. Also by appointment, call 262-751-3992. For more information, visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070149737076
Each building holds thousands of logging artifacts-the largest collection in the world. Visitors will see a bunkhouse, cook shanty, camp office, wood butcher’s shop, saw filer’s shack, blacksmith shop, horse barn, scoop cedar roof shed, Bateaux vessel used for log drives and an authentic “1911” steam driven locomotive engine.
Updates coming! (8/16) Museum is open by appointment, please call to schedule a tour.
The site of Shawano County’s first sawmill built in 1843. Museums include the Kast House built on site in 1871, schoolhouse built in 1895, reconstructed 1800’s log cabin, 1930’s limestone building, and “Oil House” now an agricultural museum, nationally acclaimed Zachow Depot, and Tabor Church . The Sikora Family Archive and Reception Center serves as a reception center, and a place to preserve, store, and make available to the public historically significant paper-based history of Shawano County. Operated by the Shawano County Historical Society. Please call 715-526-3323 to set up a tour. Open year round.
Shawano Has History is an interactive connection to the rich history of Shawano County through educational plaques that will foster an awareness that will link the past to the present and future.
Genex donated the first Spirit of Shawano Sculpture (1990) 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.
A unique and fun-filled attraction awaits! View Sun Drop memorabilia, videos and experience fun interactive displays. Learn the history of Sun Drop, watch movies on the history of Twig’s, view the bottling process, and most importantly, sample their sodas! Free Admission. Museum closed on Mondays, September - June. Gift shop and soda sales are open, Mondays - Saturdays all year round.
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 and South of the Menominee Indian Reservation in the town of Wescott. This area hosts a popular St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration annually as well as other events during the year.
Four historic buildings represent important institutions of pioneer life in the Tigerton area. The Tigerton Area Historical Society works to preserve the history of Tigerton and surrounding areas.
The museum is operated by the Wittenberg Area Historical Society in the old German Lutheran Parochial schoolhouse. “Centers of Town” a new exhibit, focuses on 3 sites—Washington Park, corner of Webb and Vinal, and the basements of churches. Other displays include American Indian artifacts; parlor, kitchen, and country store settings, as well as a large collection of vintage photographs of Wittenberg and the surrounding area.
