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South Wood County Historical Museum

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Preserving local history in South Wood County, including Grand Rapids, Nekoosa, Port Edwards, Rudolph

10/23/2026

⚾ Play Ball, Wisconsin Rapids! ⚾

As the Milwaukee Brewers take the field for Game 1 of the World Series tonight, we're celebrating a little baseball history right here in Wisconsin Rapids! 💙💛

While we may not be in Milwaukee, baseball has long been part of Wisconsin communities. Today, we're reaching into our collection to share this photograph of a Junior League Preway Team, preserved in the Donald Krohn Collection (2010-01-668).

From local leagues to the big leagues, baseball brings communities together and creates memories that last for generations.

Wishing the Milwaukee Brewers the best of luck tonight! Let's go, Brew Crew! 🍻⚾

10/21/2026

🎃 Calling All Pumpkin Carvers! 🎃

A big THANK YOU to The Pumpkin Shed and Arnold's Strawberries for generously donating pumpkins to help us set the scene for our upcoming Trick-or-Treat at the Museum! 🧡

Now we need your help to bring our Halloween display to life! 👻

We’re looking for volunteers to:
🎃 Stop by the South Wood County Historical Museum to pick up a pumpkin.
🖌️ Carve it at home — get creative and have some fun!
🍂 Return your carved pumpkin to the Museum by Thursday, October 29.

Every pumpkin will help make our Trick-or-Treat event extra festive for the little ghosts and goblins who stop by!

Interested in helping? Swing by the Museum to pick up your pumpkin and help us make this Halloween a little more spook-tacular! 🧡🦇

10/14/2026

📢 Museum Closure Notice

The South Wood County Historical Museum will be closed Wednesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 15, while our staff attends the Local History & Historic Preservation Conference.

We appreciate your understanding as we take this opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to the museum!

📞 Need to reach us? Please call and leave a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

10/01/2026

☕ Happy International Coffee Day! ☕

Today feels like the perfect day to look back at coffee culture right here in South Wood County.

This photograph from the Donald Krohn Collection shows a woman standing beside a display of S&W Coffee products. Coffee has long been a familiar part of everyday life—from the morning cup at home to the displays and advertisements that helped make favorite brands part of our kitchens and communities.

Do you recognize S&W Coffee? Or perhaps this display brings back a memory of a favorite coffee brand from your own family?

📷 2010.01.1064 (Donald Krohn Collection) Woman with S&W Coffee products display.

09/13/2026

👵💙 Happy Grandparents Day!💙👴

Today, we’re celebrating the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren with a photograph from our collection.

📸 2016.39.26 Neil Hendry holds his first grandchild—who was named after him. This photograph captures a wonderful family moment and a name being passed down to a new generation.

Photographs like this remind us that history isn’t only about big events and famous names. It’s also about the people, relationships, traditions, and everyday moments that make up our community’s story.

Do you have a favorite photograph or memory of a grandparent that has been passed down through your family? ❤️

09/10/2026

🍂 That’s a wrap on the 2026 exhibit season!🍂

Thank you to everyone who visited the South Wood County Historical Museum this year!

While our exhibit season has ended, the museum’s work continues!

Beginning this week, our off-season office hours are:
📚 Tuesday–Thursday
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

During these hours, we’re available for:
• Local history questions
• Research assistance
• Membership information
• Donations and museum business

And, of course, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next—including upcoming programs and events!

Thank you for making the 2026 season so memorable. We’ll see you again in 2027! ❤️

Address

540 Third Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
54495

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 4pm
Wednesday	1pm - 4pm
Thursday	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17154231580

Website

http://swch-museum.com/

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