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, noon to 4PM,
Saturday 10AM to 2PM.
These hours are for the months of June, July and August.

The Sherry-Butt House will be closed Sunday, June 20.
Open again on Saturday, June 26, 1-5PM.

Support Vernon County History
Annual Fund 2021

We Stand on Their Shoulders

A History of Wisconsin Women and Voting
June 14-19 & 21-26, during regular museum hours.
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Check out this new history video!
"African American Heritage in Vernon County"

Produced by McIntosh Memorial Library in partnership with the Vernon County Historical Society, Mr. Micah Robinson, and Vernon Communications Cooperative.

Read about Logging on the Kickapoo and the story of the "The Fatal Oak" in our Local History Topics

Round barn books are now back in stock!

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.