North Wood County Historical Society/ Upham Mansion

06/15/2026

Huge thank you to Kayden Braedyn with Marshfield Glass for replacing the long time broken picture window at the Upham House!

06/15/2026

Thank you to Shelly and Kristi from Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique for coming to the Upham House this morning! Thank you for your interest and promotion!

06/03/2026

05/31/2026

A HUGE thank you to all who came to the Upham House to celebrate and make our 47th Pie & Ice Cream Social a big success!!! Over 500 people walked through the house and many more enjoyed the festive atmosphere in the front lawn. Thank you to Monie Upham for coming up from Milwaukee to meet and greet the folks.
Thank you to Jeff & Debbie Sol with the Wisconsin Wheelmen and their group. Your High Wheel display and interaction with visitors was a true highlight!
Thank you to all the faithful volunteers who helped prepare for and 'work' the event. From working in the yard and gardens, to cutting pies to hauling tables and chairs, to serving people, to washing dishes... We could not do this without any of you!!! Thank you!

05/27/2026

The North Wood County Historical Society is seeking volunteers for our 47th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social at the Governor William H. Upham House in Marshfield. This longtime community tradition brings friends, families, and visitors together to celebrate during Marshfield’s Dairy Fest.
We are looking for help with:
• Serving food and ice cream
• Set-up and clean-up (7:30am and 3:00pm)
• Children’s activities
• Greeters and assistance in the House
• General event support throughout the day
Whether you can volunteer a few hours, or simply attend and spread the word, your support is greatly appreciated.
Event Details: Saturday, May 30, 2026; 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Upham House (Upham Mansion) 212 W. 3rd Street, Marshfield
To volunteer or donate, please contact Kim the North Wood County Historical Society. 715-387-3322
Thank you for helping preserve and celebrate our local history!

05/22/2026

Throughout May the North Wood County Historical Society hosted 302 third grade students and over 50 adults from Marshfield area schools. Students reviewed local history and participated in hands on activities throughout the Upham house including making butter, setting a formal table, writing with dipping pens. New this year is the ‘Declaration Room’ where students discussed the connection with the signing if the Declaration of Independence, the 4th of July, and Americas’s 250th anniversary. Everyone had an opportunity to ‘sign’ the document.
A HUGE thank you to the following volunteers instrumental to the the experience. Without these folks, these tours could not happen!
Sherri Bauer, Bob & Sue Kult, Don Schnitzler, Lynette Pupp, Laura & Tom Ptak, Mary Schlafke, Paula Pritzel, Gail LaFontaine, Brad Allen, Annette Mattson, Ken Bargender, Nancy Sternweiss, Roxanne Tomkowiak

05/09/2026

Stop by the Upham House during tour times and ‘sign’ the Declaration of Independence!

05/09/2026

The NWCHS’ first United Way Wine Walk Tour is bringing in quite a few new folks!

04/30/2026

Today we received a Hefko Pool postcard from the Langlade County Historical Society. On the back was written:
Dated: Aug 18, 8AM 1937
Addressed to: Mrs. F. Austutz Deerbrook Wisconsin

Granton, Aug, 17.
Dear folks, me and all we got this far this A.M.
Had dinner with cousins in
Wausau Monday – staid (sic) with
others in Marshfield last
night and have had good visits. Hope Fred is feeling
much better. Love from
us both – Nellie