The Vernon County Historical Society operates four historical sites:

The Vernon County Museum
Old St. Mary's Church Museum
The Foreaker One Room Schoolhouse
The historic Sherry-Butt House

Join us for the 2^nd Annual Pork Chop Dinner
On the lawn of the Historic Sherry-Butt House

Friday, August 10th, 4-7PM or til gone
$10.00 each

Carol Homstad was the teacher at Rognstad school when this photograph was taken sometime during the 1938-39 school year. Can you help identify the event or any of the children pictured here? If so, contact the Vernon County Museum at 637-7396. For information on the schools of Vernon County, stop in the Museum to search the school archives.

New! Treasures from the Museum

100 Years Ago: goings-on in past Viroqua.

Viroqua Walking Tours maps and information

Black Hawk Trail brochure and map

Vernon County Teacher & School Honor Roll

Read about the project and see the latest additions

Vernon County Museum Hours:

June-August: Monday thru Friday 12-4 PM, and Saturday 10-2PM
September-October: Monday thru Friday 12-4 PM
November-March: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12-4 PM
April-May: Monday thru Friday 12-4 PM
Or by appointment.