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.
Saturday, 10AM-2PM. These hours are for June through September.
It's Grill Time Again at Nelson Agri-Center
Saturday, June 21, 10AM - 2PM
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.
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.
for a unique, more affordable, more efficient, and more environmental, solution to our heating/cooling needs.
New Kiosk at the Sherry-Butt House:
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.
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.