Jackson County Historical Society - Wisconsin
The Jackson County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, education and sharing our vast history, culture and heritage through exhibits, photographs and music for the past, present and future generations.
Preserving the Past....Educating the Present....Inspiring the Future!
Celebrating 92 years of Preserving Jackson County History!
34 South 1st Street (mailing address: P.O. Box 37)
Black River Falls, WI 54615
715-284-5314
jacksoncohistory@gmail.com
History/Research Center & Museums
Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center
34 South 1st Street, Black River Falls, WI
The Jackson County Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of a new project: Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center, located at 34 South 1st Street in Black River Falls. The fundraising campaign for Phase 1 is currently underway to restore, renovate, and develop this historic building into a unique History Center that will serve as a valuable addition to the community to better serve preservation, research and educational opportunities of our vast local history. For further information, details, or inquiries on how to contribute or make a donation to this exceptional project, please do not hesitate to contact us at 715-284-5314 or jacksoncohistory@gmail.com . All donors of $50 or more will be acknowledged on a Donor wall within the History Center.
Click here for more information on the History Center Fundraiser Campaign.
Research Center open on Wednesdays 12:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment.
Donations are tax-deductible. Donations to this History Center project can be made here by clicking donations buttons or can be mailed to JCHS History Center Project, P.O. Box 37, Black River Falls, WI 54615, and kindly note that the donation is intended for the History Center.
Carnegie Library Museum
321 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI
The Carnegie Library, built in 1915 and housed the Black River Falls Public Library until 1995. In 1996 the Jackson County Historical Society opened this building as a museum. The building is listed on the Wisconsin & National Registry of Historic Places. The museum offers two floors of exhibits representing early life in Jackson County. Some exhibits include the Clay Post Office, a complete dental office, historical military artifacts, lumber and logging displays, a Native American display featuring photos, beadwork, and leather items, Past Cultures section with local early Native American arrowheads, stone tools & many other local ancient artifacts and the Charles Van Schiack & Wisconsin Death Trip exhibit area. Open May through September on Fridays & Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Open by appointment all year around.
Spring Creek Schoolhouse Museum
N5311 Moss Hill Road, Black River Falls, WI
The Spring Creek Schoolhouse Museum was built in 1885 and operated as a school until 1963. The Schoolhouse is listed on the Wisconsin & National Registry of Historic Places. The museum is step back in time of a rural one room schoolhouse featuring many original pieces of the schoolhouse along with other local schoolhouse artifacts. Open May through September on the first Sunday of each month from Noon to 3pm. Open by appointment all year around. Groups, organizations and schools are welcome for tours & field trips. Also an event venue option for family reunions, class reunions, weddings and community events.
Click here for a video virtual tour of the Spring Creek Schoolhouse.
Click here to watch video of former students of the Spring Creek School share their memories.
Historical Places in Jackson County Wisconsin
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