Crandon Area Historical Society

Crandon Area Historical Society The mission of the organization is to collect, preserve, and exhibit collections pertaining to Fores

Earlier this year, the Forest County Historical and Genealogical Society Board filed paperwork to legally begin doing business as the Crandon Area Historical Society. This change was decided upon after months of research and negotiations between Board members about the best way to represent ourselves to the community we serve. What exactly does this name change mean for area residents, visitors to

our museum and our members? First off, local area residents interested in learning more about the history of the Crandon area will continue to be able to visit our museum and learn from our programming which will focus on Crandon area history. We will continue to research, collect and preserve historical items related to Forest County, but our focus will be on the Crandon area townships of Argonne (North Crandon), Lincoln, Crandon and Nashville with an emphasis on the City of Crandon. This historic house museum is located in a structure over one hundred years old. The rooms of the home reflect the time period of the early 1900’s. You begin the tour in the old fashioned kitchen with its wood burning cook stove and antique refrigerator. As you leave the kitchen you enter the dining room and parlor area. The parlor reflects back to a time when after a Sunday dinner families would gather around the radio. Located off the dining room is the one room school house exhibit. There are many photos of early Forest County residents and the schools they attended. The semi-permanent display room adjoins the kitchen with objects from the early telephone company, the lumber industry, farming, and moon shining.

Mark your summer calendars for Music on the Porch in Downtown Crandon. 🪕🎶☀️🗓️
05/08/2026

Mark your summer calendars for Music on the Porch in Downtown Crandon. 🪕🎶☀️🗓️

12/03/2025

Do you love local history? Are you looking for a fun, meaningful way to give back to the community? Our small-town Historical Society needs YOU!

Our organization's mission is to preserve and share our county's unique heritage, and we need new volunteers to make it happen!

No experience necessary—just a passion for the past and a few hours a month to spare.

Join us this Thursday at 4:30 pm. in the lower level of the Crandon Public Library. We hope to see you there!

Our society is pleased to announce a donation to our archival collection of a full-length video presentation of the 2025...
08/07/2025

Our society is pleased to announce a donation to our archival collection of a full-length video presentation of the 2025 Memorial Day service held in the Forest County Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Crandon.

https://youtu.be/6uXk7S9CRsc

The video includes the entire ceremony in which local residents gathered to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country and dedicated a statue that honors those heroes who gave their lives and served in World War II, who are called the “Greatest Generation”. The statue was commissioned by Earl Cummings Jr, whose father Earl Sr. had served in WW II. In addition, the ceremony provided the opportunity for many persons to express their feelings about Memorial Day and the people who served.

07/14/2025

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07/14/2025

Happening this week! We hope to see you there!

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Due to the rainy weather, tonight's Music on the Porch has been moved to The Night Owl, 103 E. Madison Street, in Downto...
06/26/2025

Due to the rainy weather, tonight's Music on the Porch has been moved to The Night Owl, 103 E. Madison Street, in Downtown Crandon. Hope to see you there!

🎶 Music on the Porch at the Carter House Museum! 🎶Music has always been at the heart of community life—and this summer, ...
06/12/2025

🎶 Music on the Porch at the Carter House Museum! 🎶

Music has always been at the heart of community life—and this summer, we’re bringing that spirit alive once again at the Carter House Museum!

Join us at 105 W. Jackson Street in Downtown Crandon for our “Music on the Porch” summer series—three evenings of live music, local history, and community connection.

🗓 Our first event kicks off Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Bring your lawn chair and grab a good spot starting at 5:30 p.m.!

☔ In case of rain, the event will move to the Night Owl Club, 103 E. Madison Street.

Come enjoy great tunes and local heritage on the porch of one of Crandon’s most historic homes. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/12/2025

Partner Appreciation Post!!

Please support the Crandon Area Historical Society in any way you can!

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⭐️Go check out some of their events they host!

📜 Love Crandon? Help Preserve Its Story! 🏡Join the Crandon Historical Society and be part of something meaningful! From ...
04/26/2025

📜 Love Crandon? Help Preserve Its Story! 🏡

Join the Crandon Historical Society and be part of something meaningful! From preserving old photographs to restoring historic landmarks, we're dedicated to keeping Crandon’s rich history alive for future generations. 💚

👥 Become a Member Today! Your support helps us:
✅ Maintain our museum & archives
✅ Host local history events
✅ Protect Crandon's unique heritage

Whether you're a lifelong resident or new to the area, there's a place for you in our story.

🔗 https://www.crandonareahistory.org/membership/
📅 Visit us or message for more info!

Let’s keep Crandon’s history alive — together. 🕰️

Membership From the very beginnings of Forest County in 1885, the Crandon area has offered its residents, and visitors to the area, a unique sense of place and a colorful cast of characters.  It is our intention to highlight these individuals and their stories as we work to preserve and promote our...

Check this out!
03/25/2025

Check this out!

Before the 1880s, the community in the city now known as Crandon was once called Ayr, after a town in Scotland.

Come join us! Grab a lawn chair and come and enjoy some great music! Excited to partner with Crandon Area Community Foun...
02/17/2025

Come join us! Grab a lawn chair and come and enjoy some great music!

Excited to partner with Crandon Area Community Foundation to bring this to you all! 🎵☀️

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103 W Jackson Street
Crandon, WI
54520

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+17154785900

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