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Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum

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Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum

The Iron County Historical Society Museum is volunteer run & located in Hurley WI in the old courthouse, National Register of Historic Places.

We have an large collection of historical artifacts, publications, documents and photographs dating from before Iron County was founded in 1893 to recent years. Visit our exhibits on logging and mining, important industries in our history. Take a walk trough Grandma's house in our Kitchen, Living Room and Bedroom exhibits. Enter the past when you walk through our one room school, tavern, funeral p

arlor and courtroom. See how we honored our veterans and how we once dressed. And of course, no visit would be complete without a stop to our clock tower and weaving room.

09/04/2026

Festeggiamo! Tomorrow is Festival Italiano! There will be craft and food vendors, live music throughout the day, kids games and activities, and much more! Come celebrate our area’s Italian heritage! We are looking for pictures from past Festival Italiano celebrations. If you or someone you know has some that they would be willing to share with us or would be interested in donating them to us, please let us know either by emailing them to us at [email protected], commenting below, or by messaging us on Facebook. Photo: This little boy was keeping a close eye on the pig roast outside Connie’s Supper Club during the 1968 Italian Festival on Silver Street in Hurley, WI. Source: The Mark Erspamer Collection.

09/03/2026

The Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We will be open on Wednesday, September 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We hope everyone has a restful and safe Labor Day weekend!

09/01/2026

It’s time to learn your ABCs and 123s! Today is the first day of school for many of our area schools! We send all students, teachers, and staff our best wishes as they start another school year! Photo: Miss Janice Meredith and her first graders we’re definitely ready to learn when this picture was taken in the fall of 1956. Miss Meredith also taught second grade that year. Source: 1957 Hiawatha.

08/29/2026

Fore! August is National Golf Month! This monthlong celebration honors the long heritage of the sport of golf and encourages newcomers and professionals alike to get out to your nearest green and play a round with family and friends. Photo: The 1979 J. E. Murphy Golf Team is pictured here outside the school with their coach, Mr. Matt Anonich. Source: 1979 Log.

08/26/2026

It’s time to celebrate your favorite furry, four-legged companion! Today is National Dog Day! Today we celebrate dogs of all breeds and the important role they play in our lives. Did you know that most dogs can get sunburned? According to Good Housekeeping, dogs are most susceptible to sunburn on their ears, noses, and on areas that are thin. Similarly, light colored and short-haired dogs have less protection from the UV rays from the sun, making them prone to sunburns. Photo: The Ronn Family of Wakefield is pictured here with their loyal family dog in the late 1900’s. Pictured from left to right is Aili Ronn Lambert, her father August Ronn, her mother Katherine, and her sister Pearl Ronn Saari. Aili eventually would live in Hurley, WI and Pearl would eventually live in Kimball, WI. Source: The Iron County Museum.

08/22/2026

The public has spoken! The winner of the Emma Sackett Memorial Photo Showcase People’s Choice Award was a photo depicting the museum entitled “Then & Now” taken by Sandy Sharp. The photo is now on display on the first floor of the museum. We would like to thank everyone who participated in our exhibition! We look forward to seeing even more wonderful examples of local photography next year!

08/19/2026

Russets, Yukon Golds, & Baby Reds, oh my! Yesterday was National Potato Day! Since 2006, this special day highlights the potato and all of the benefits it holds. In it’s natural state, the potato is a great source of potassium, Vitamin C and fiber (mainly fount in the skins). Spuds are also naturally cholesterol and fat free, but loaded with carbs. Why not celebrate with your favorite potato based treat! Photo: Gurney, Wisconsin was once known for its potato industry. In 1968 there were more than 400 acres of potatoes planted in Gurney. Pictured here around the same time is the sign for the Potato River Farm operated by Lester Rowe and Sons. Source: 75th Diamond Jubilee Book.

08/18/2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day! On this day, we focus on nonprofit organizations and the important role they play in our communities. This day was founded by Sherita J. Herring in order to motivate others to make a difference while honoring those that all ready do on a day to day basis. Photo: The Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum’s role as a nonprofit is to preserve our area’s history in order to make sure it remains accessible for current and future generations. We strive to educate the public by hosting events and presentations, providing articles and interviews with local and regional media, tours, and posting on our page. We are able to do this because of the donations we receive from our visitors, historical society members, and community members. Pictured below is a recent photo of museum volunteer Jeff Musselman showing a visiting family our newly acquired table top loom. After being shown how to work the loom, they had a chance to try their hand at weaving a small test sample. Source: Bobby Massoglia.

08/14/2026

It’s ready! The Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum is excited to announce that our featured August exhibit is set up and ready for you to come and see it ! Every month this summer, we will be making a display that fits a specific theme. For the month of August , we will be showcasing local photographer, Emma Sackett. As a part of our display, we have gathered together some of the photos that were taken by Emma Sackett! Photo: Pictured here is the current display for the month of August honoring the life and work of Hurley photographer Emma Sackett. Source: The Iron County Museum.

08/12/2026

The Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum is excited to announce that we have been honored with the 2026 award for best new museum exhibit in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators for our exhibit honoring Leon Lewis last Tuesday, August 4. The award was presented to Iron County Wisconsin Historical Society Museum Treasurer and project director Kristin Kolesar by the CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society, Christian Overland. Paula Dail, a retired professor of social welfare and public policy, as well as an award-winning author, spoke on the significance of Leon Lewis, who will be the subject of her next book. Afterwards, invited guests were allowed time to view the exhibit. Ratkowski’s Catering & Bakery of Saxon, WI supplied the delicious hors d’oeuvres, coffee was furnished by Copper Cup of Ironwood, Michigan, and cake was provided by Super One Foods, of Ironwood, Michigan. Photos: These collages feature photos taken during the award ceremony last Tuesday. Source: Private Sources.

Address

303 Iron Street
Hurley, WI
54534

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

(715) 561-2244

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