Stanley Area Historical Society

09/27/2026

Stanley's D.R. Moon Memorial Library is re-opening on Monday, Oct. 5. Stop by to see what the new addition and interior renovations of the original building have to offer!

New library opening Monday, October 5th!

It's been a long road, but the end is in sight! We are in the process of moving back into our library building and will open back up to the public at 8AM on Monday, October 5th.

NEW Library = NEW hours!
Monday 8AM-6PM
Tuesday 10AM-6PM
Wednesday 10AM-6PM
Thursday 10AM-8PM
Friday 10AM-6PM
Saturday 10AM-12PM

In the meantime, we will remain open at the Stanley Fire Station for our regular hours:
M: 8AM-12PM
T: 10AM-2PM
W: 12PM-6PM
TH 10AM-2PM

Our last day at the Fire Station will be Thursday, October 1st.

09/04/2026

Many thanks to the Stanley Area Chamber of Commerce for having their Coffee & Commerce event hosted at the Stanley Area Historical Society museum. Help support the museum in preserving our area's history by becoming a member, donating and/or volunteering. Stop by the museum on weekends in September from 1-4 p.m. or visit https://www.stanleyareahistoricalsociety.org/support for more information.

08/15/2026

Join us tomorrow (Sunday) at 1:30 p.m. for a presentation by Clark County historian, Lee Kaschinska. Learn about the Krueger Family Shootout at Withee and discover the "whole story." Event is open to the public with a free will offering accepted to help cover costs.

08/14/2026

Come in and see us on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. We have sweatshirts and T-shirts in limited sizes and colors for only $5 while supplies last! We also have an assortment of other goodies — books, postcards, mugs and more — at great prices. Cash only.

06/02/2026

Join us opening weekend June 6th and 7th! We will be open from 1pm-4pm, come on in and bring your family! There will also be a string music recital happening Sunday at 1:30pm, free and open to the public! Come support local musicians and students!

11/11/2025

Introducing our newest publication: "Only in Stanley, Wisconsin" by Betty Plombon, museum director. Searching through mountains of notes about the early days of Stanley, Wisconsin, Betty found stories that have never been published in their entirety due to their controversial nature. Prepare yourself to embark on a journey that reveals interesting and previously hidden aspects of Stanley's history. Watch Betty's book presentation in the Featured section on this page, then stop by the museum on Tuesdays from 9-11 through December, weather permitting, to get your copies. You also can visit https://www.stanleyareahistoricalsociety.org/bookstore to learn more and find out how to get copies mailed to you if you're unable to get them in person.

10/04/2025

Calling all Stanley alumni! If you're in Stanley for the 13th Annual All-Class Alumni Reunion, we'd love for you to stop by the museum Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9–11 a.m. and again from 1–5 p.m. (Note: the 5 p.m. closing time is tentative, so come early.) Come say hello to alum Jim Ericksen, who will be there to greet you!

We'll also have our two newest books available:
• "Only in Stanley"
• "Vintage Views of Stanley Wisconsin Brought to Life With Color"

They make a perfect keepsake for yourself or a wonderful Christmas gift for a friend or loved one who grew up in the area.

Be sure to fit us into your plans!

09/26/2025

Don't miss your chance to visit the museum during our last weekend of regular hours in 2025 — Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1-4 p.m. We're also open special hours on Saturday, Oct. 4, in honor of the Annual All-Class Alumni Reunion. You'll want to check out the vintage wedding dress display and look through old Stanley-Boyd Annuals!

09/25/2025

Summer hours are ending soon, but our museum will be open extra hours — from 9–11 a.m. and 1 p.m.–? — on Saturday, Oct. 4. Stop by the museum during the 13th Annual All-Class Alumni Reunion to take a walk down memory lane and explore artifacts from the city where you spent your high school years. We'll also have our two newest books available: "Only in Stanley" and "Vintage Views of Stanley Wisconsin Brought to Life With Color." Take a copy home so you can flip through them anytime you feel nostalgic! We hope to see you there!

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