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all four sites

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

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Our winter schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11AM to 4PM
These hours are for November through March.


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Many thanks to the Community Foundation of South
Central Wisconsin
, located in Baraboo, for the grant
funding that is paying for a re-printing of our
Black Hawk Trail brochure


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Shop the Vernon County History Center
for all your gift giving needs

We have books, toys, ornaments and more
for your favorite Vernon County history buff...


gift shop

gift shop


Did we say more?
T-shirts! Get your t-shirts!

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

tshirt


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The Vernon County Historical Society
& Viroqua Area Pride invite your contribution
to the Vernon County Queer Histories Project

story sticker

Read about a local story from times past.


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new awning

The Vernon County Museum gets a new awning and name.


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Support the Vernon County Historical Society:
Annual Fund 2023


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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
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OPEN BY APPOINTMENT — contact us to schedule a time
The museum is closed on major holidays.