Portage County Historical Society

09/07/2026

Comment below what you're looking forward to this week!

09/04/2026

When was the last time you brushed up on your First-Aid skills? In this week's collections spotlight, we look back on the way students were instructed on how to react in emergency situations. Do you want to know more? Check out the first comment!

09/03/2026

This is just a snippet of our popular Point Brewery History Tour in partnership with the legendary facility. In this exclusive tour, you get to explore places generally not open to the public, opportunities to try Point Brewery Products, and a history-themed gift! Check out our website for more info.

09/02/2026

Have you ever wondered what put Portage County on the map? This picture gives you a sneak peek into what led us to still live here today. Take a look at the caption for more info!

08/31/2026

Can you make PCHS a part of YOUR week? Whether it's for a tour of the Rising Star Mill, or interacting with our social media pages, we hope to see you this week!

08/28/2026

Celebrate with us as we close out our Family Fridays for the season! We have a balloon artist coming to Heritage Park, and so much more to look forward to.

08/27/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of former PCHS Board Member Julie Richards. Julie helped coordinate events and volunteers in the early 2010s during her service to the organization. After moving away from our area, she remained active in the organization through her membership in the Society. Service details can be found at the link provided here.

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08/27/2026

It's time to start planning your outfit for the first day of school!

Check out these spiffy kids in this week's highlight. From the Stevens Point Journal collection, this photo is from the first day of school at St. Joseph and St. Stanislaus schools in 1966.

08/26/2026

What a fun night of community, music, and history. Comment below if you were tapping your toes with us! We hope to see you at our LAST Music @ the Mill concert for the year on September 16th!

08/25/2026

Do you want to learn about the people who raised Portage County? Join PCHS in celebrating the educators of Portage County in the Lessons from Long Ago: Stories of Education Cemetery Tour. Tickets available online.