Merrill Historical Society Inc

04/13/2026

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) – Before the automobile was invented, the average person didn’t travel more than 30 miles from their home. But as cars were invented another business sprang up

03/05/2026

Toy exhibit opening and ribbon cutting.
We would like to thank the Merrill Chamber of Commerce and all that attended the Toy Exhibit and Ribbon cutting.

The Historical Society Museum is open to the public with no admission cost. Donations are welcomed.
Hours of Business:
Monday through Friday: 9am until 1pm
Wednesdays: 9am until 1pm and 2pm-4:30pm
*We are happy to accommodate other times and days by appointment for research or visits to the museum, please call or email. Someone is generally in the office until 5 pm Monday through Friday.
715-536-5652
https://discovermerrillhistory.org/

Story on Channel 12 - here is a link.
https://www.wjfw.com/merrill-historical-society-opens-antique-toy-exhibit/video_910bb999-2a1b-5171-9122-31c8c5c474dc.html

Click here to view this video from wjfw.com.

02/21/2026

Exhibit Opening March 4, 2026
Time: 2pm to 5 pm
The Merrill Museum is opening its latest exhibit
***Powered by Imagination - A Collection of Fun!

Join us
Merrill Museum Hours:
OPEN Monday - Friday from 9 am to 1 pm
Starting in February we will also be open Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 pm.
*We are happy to accommodate other times and days by appointment for research or visits to the museum, please call or email. Someone is generally in the office until 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Website: https://discovermerrillhistory.org/

12/24/2025

How a mortar cannon ended up in Merrill is still unknown….

A Japanese mortar cannon was found buried in Lincoln County and recently acquired by the Merrill Historical Society.

12/02/2025

To donate to the Merrill Historical Society, please click the link:
https://discovermerrillhistory.org/

08/30/2025

Vintage Car Owners:

The Merrill Historical Society is looking for vintage cars from the 1950’s, 60s, and 70s for an upcoming event. The goal is to create an authentic feel at one or two former drive-in restaurant locations in Merrill.

The event is taking place on Saturday, October 11th. Car owners will be asked to park their vehicles at event locations from 10:00-1:00.

Titled “Menu Memories: A Culinary Time Capsule”, the 2025 History Hunt is an ode to some of our favorite places to grab a bite to eat. A History Hunt combines a scavenger hunt, driving/walking rally, and trivia contest, wherein participants follow directions to certain historic locations to learn about a local event, person or place, interact with a person who has ties to the location, and/or gather a clue related to the history hunt theme.

Please contact the museum at 715-536-5652 with questions or to sign up

05/30/2025

Stop into the Merrill Historical Society Museum and see the new baseball exhibit & get a chance to win $50.

Fill out the Museum History BINGO CARD and enter a raffle for a $50 prize! First raffle ends Friday May 30!

Did you miss a chance to stop in during the May raffle?
A new raffle starts for June and ends on June 30.

The Merrill Historical Society Museum is open Monday-Friday 9am until 1pm or call to schedule a time to tour the museum.

The Merrill Historical Society Museum is located at
100 E. 3rd Street, Merrill, WI 54452

Call us at 715-536-5652

05/07/2025

The Merrill Historical Society is very proud to be one of the reasons that Merrill is listed as one of the top places to live in Wisconsin.
The Merrill Historical Society Museum is open Monday-Friday 9am until 1pm and by appointment.
If you are having an event such as a family reunion, class reunion, etc; please contact the Historical Society to schedule us as part of your event.

🎉 Big News, Merrill! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that Merrill has been named one of the 12 Best Places to Live in Wisconsin for 2025 by WorldAtlas! ​

Nestled in the heart of the Northwoods, Merrill offers:
🌲 Natural Beauty: Explore the 500-acre Council Grounds State Park or take a leisurely stroll along the 2.2-mile River Bend Trail.​
🏡 Affordable Living: Merrill provides comfortable living without breaking the bank. ​
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Spirit: Our city is known for its friendly residents and rich history, showcased at the Merrill Historical Society. ​

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, history buff, or someone seeking a tight-knit community, Merrill has something special for everyone.​

📣 Let's celebrate our city's achievement! Share your favorite Merrill memories or photos in the comments below. 📸

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/12-best-places-to-live-in-wisconsin-in-2025.html

04/23/2025

We would like to thank The Merrill Chamber for helping to celebrate the new exhibit, "Chatter from Left Field" with a ribbon cutting.

04/23/2025

04/12/2025

First Pitch thrown out by Mayor Steve Hass to the Opening Day of the newest exhibit “Chatter from Left Field”

The Historical Society Museum is open today from 10am until 2pm.

04/09/2025

GRAND OPENING Saturday April 12, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm - "Chatter from Left Field" - a new baseball focused exhibit at the Merrill Historical Society (100 E Third St).
At 10 am, the exhibit will be opened with Mayor Hass throwing an opening pitch!
There will be dice baseball competitions (with dice baseball champions Tom Burg and Bill Heideman in the playoffs) & a few other fun activities.