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

Our summer schedule is Monday through Friday, 11AM to 4PM,
Saturday, 10AM-2PM. These hours are for June through September.

Looking for an interesting career?

The Vernon County Historical Society is beginning the search for the right person to join our team, as an assistant to the curator/executive director.

Applications will be accepted until September 1.

VCHS Pizza Night at Sittin Pretty Farm

Friday, July 11, 5 to 8PM

County NN, at S5990 Chamberlain Ridge Ln.
All proceeds go towards the HVAC system for the museum

It's Grill Time Again at Nelson Agri-Center

Saturday, August 9, 10AM - 2PM

All proceeds go towards the HVAC system for the museum

Baby it's COLD (and sometimes too hot) upstairs.
Help us stabilize the Vernon County History Center with a new heating and air-conditioning system.

We are partnering with the Viroqua Area Foundation to raise funds
for a unique, more affordable, more efficient, and more environmental, solution to our heating/cooling needs.

printable donation form

New Kiosk at the Sherry-Butt House:

You might have noticed something new and bright red on the south lawn of the Sherry-Butt House: a British telephone box! (Image on the left pane.) We have turned this classic metal booth into an information kiosk holding local history brochures and travel booklets, available 24/7.

Take a walk with our latest tour - Graveyard Ramble

Explore Viroqua history though a walking tour of Viroqua Cemetery

Get your t-shirts! Sweatshirts and Hoodies too!

Support the Vernon County Historical Society and help promote local history by buying a t-shirt or sweatshirt with our logo on it.

Available in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles. Purchase online from Bonfire

Watch the May Program - The Ku Klux Klan in Vernon County and Western Wisconsin in the 1920s

Vernon County Museum Hours:

June/July/Aug/Sept:      Monday - Friday 11-4; Saturday 10-2
April/May/October:       Monday - Friday 11-4
Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar:  Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday 11-4
-Or-
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT — contact us to schedule a time:
phone:608-637-7396 -or-
email: museum@vernoncountyhistory.org
The museum is closed on major holidays.