Douglas County Historical Society

06/16/2026

🌟 Did you catch us on The Lift? If not, don’t worry! 💫 Check out the clip here: https://www.wdio.com/lift-online/its-a-summer-of-history-in-douglas-county/
We shared some exciting news about our new exhibits and upcoming events. 🎉📚 Keep us on your radar this summer!

The Douglas County Historical Society is planning exhibits and events to educate people of all ages this summer.

06/09/2026

🎉✨ Help us kickstart our School's Out Exhibit by sharing your favorite school day memories! Share a story, memory, poem, or object. Free to attend! Storytellers will be recorded for our digital archive, so your stories can live on! Don’t miss this chance to relive those special moments. 💬📚Thursday, 6/18, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

06/05/2026

School's Out for summer at DCHS! 🚌✏️🎓 View items from our collection including trophies, slate chalkboard tools, yearbooks and more. Open Thurs-Sat 10AM-6PM at 1101 John Ave, Superior WI.

06/03/2026

Check out the Summer Edition of the DCHS Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/ffa488b42ac4/dchs-summer-newsletter-upcoming-events-new-exhibits-and-more Visit our website for more information.

05/27/2026

Discover the individual stories of those laid to rest at Nemadji Cemetery🪦. Kristen Haux and other passionate volunteers are dedicated to restoring and honoring the cemetery and the memories of those buried there. 🌳📚

05/22/2026

Our friends from the Old Brule Heritage Society are offering tours! Check out the poster and newsletter to learn more about getting involved.

05/21/2026

🎉Our entrance just got a makeover with a brand-new front door! A big thank you to the City of Superior, Heritage Window & Door, and Jeff Dorfman for making this transformation possible. Come check it out Thurs-Sat 10-6! 🖼️✨

05/15/2026

WOW! ✨Big things are happening at the SS Meteor. Celebrate her 130th birthday and grand reopening TOMORROW at 10:30 a.m. Get your tickets here🎉🎂⚓️ :
https://www.superiorhistoricproperties.org/book-a-tour-event-tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawRz_SdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWOTJTdlhNMVRTVTJLRmY5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqlLIfOYQB4XkkA8DOVcMCl2_mQ50gss6v_bm4sgl0RtmWrgxQsq93DVfk3I_aem_zPYgcBUaCATlcT2LDoaCkQ

Super sneak peek! 👀 We’ve been working hard to refinish the SS Meteor’s bar for Saturday’s 130th birthday party, and we just had to show you! Stop by from 10:30–2:30 on Saturday for a slice of cake, refreshments, and a chance to see it for yourself! 🎂⚓

Coming soon, you’ll also be able to rent the bar for your own special events! The space will be perfect for graduation parties, groom’s dinners, birthday celebrations, and more. Stay tuned for additional details!