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Museums in Dodge County, WisconsinFor further information on any of the museums below please go to: Dodge Centre Historical Society Contact: The museum at (920) 386-4915 Hours Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays, May thru October, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is located in the former Juneau Public Library. Artifacts on display include photographs and items of the Juno Truck Co., a wedding dress from the early 1900's and a display of the Werblow Shoe Store. Dodge County Historical Society and Museum Contact: Mary Beth Jacobson, Curator at (920) 887-1266. Tours are welcome, call to set up a time. Hours Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. year round The Museum located in the former Williams Free Library, founded in 1890 by John J. Williams, a prominent citizen of Beaver Dam. Three floors of historical artifacts and displays, including an authentic one room school house, extensive military display, Victorian era furnishings and dress, early farm life display, etc. "Old Beaver Dam," an exhibit with emphasis on industry and businesses. Fox Lake Historical Society Contact: Scott Frank, (920) 296-0254, scottfrankdesigns@hotmail.com Hours Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays during the summer from 1st Weekend in June to 1st Weekend in October Featuring in 2006 – Our New Working Blacksmith Shop! Horicon Historical Society Contact: The museum at (920) 485-3200 for questions or to arrange for a tour. Hours Open: 4th Sunday of the month, May thru October, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Hustisford Historical Society Contact: The museum by calling (920) 349-3302 or 349-3501 for tours by appointment. Hours Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, June thru September, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The museum is located in the former John Hustis House, which was originally located at the southwest corner of what is now Memorial Park. It houses numerous artifacts pertaining to the Hustisford area. Lebanon Historical Society Contact: President Edward W. Raether at (262) 542-7872, or Secretary Leonhard Staerk at (920) 925-3430, or e-mail eraether@wi.rr.com. Hours Open: Certain holidays and anytime by appointment The museum is housed in the former town hall, which was move from Old Lebanon. Some of the artifacts on exhibit are the original voting booths along with a collection of items dating back to the early 1900’s. Lomira Historical Society Contact: The museum at (920) 269-4115 The museum is in the process of moving and renovating a one-room school. The Silver Leaf School, as it was previously known, is located in Sterr Park, Lomira. See website above for updated information. Lost Lake/Randolph Historical Society Contact: The museum at (920) 326-3573 or by e-mail at: delbiel@powerweb.net. Hours Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays, June thru September, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. The museum has an exhibit of books depicting one-room schools from the area. There are other exhibits of antique clothing, religious artifacts, and cheese factory history. An antique kitchen is in progress. Mayville Historical Society Contact: Alyce Wurtz at (920) 387-5787, or Ann Guse at (920) 387- 5233. Or e-mail the museum at: alycewurtz@powerweb.net. Hours Open: – 2nd and 4th Sundays, May thru October, from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The museum is located in the old Hollenstein Wagon and Carriage Factory on the corner of Bridge and German Streets, which houses several wagons, carriages and sleighs made in the building along with early farm and related equipment. The original Hollenstein House, containing many Mayville artifacts, is attached. Mayville Limestone School Museum Contact: Don Bauer at (920) 387-2593, or George Frederick at (920) 488-2656. Or e-mail the museum at info@mlsm.org. Hours Open: 1st and 3rd Sundays, May thru October, from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The museum is housed in the stately looking old White Limestone School. There are eight large rooms containing various artifacts. The main exhibit is related to the iron mining and smelting that occurred in the area for a period of eighty years, from 1848 to 1928, iron mining and smelting was the main industry of this area. Neosho Historical Society Contact: Judy Reisetter at (920)-387-4193 for information or to arrange for a tour. Hours Open: 2nd and 4th Sundays, May thru October, and the 2nd Sunday, November thru April, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The museum is located in the Old Village Hall. Local history displays include the teller’s cage from the Commercial State Bank of Iron Ridge, a blacksmith display, a one price cash store and items of local interest. Theresa Historical Society Contact: The museum at (920) 488-2783 Hours Open: Memorial Day and the last Sunday of each month, June thru September, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The museum is housed in the only remaining original home of Solomon Juneau. Dedicated as a memorial to Solomon Juneau, pioneer settler of our State of Wisconsin. Named Dodge County Bicentennial Home in 1976. Waupun Historical Society Contact: Jim Laird at (920) 324-3878 or Gene Buchholz at (920) 324-5738. Or e-mail the museum at waupunhistorical@powercom.net. Hours Open: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Waupun Historical Society is housed in the former Carnegie Library. The museum houses a large collection of materials related to Clarence Addison Shaler, the prison, the Grange, Waupun’s Dutch Heritage, and families that have lived in Waupun.
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