Join us as we celebrate the efforts of local student participants in National History Day! In 2019, student projects from exhibits to websites will explore Triumph & Tragedy in History. Not only do students become writers, web designers, curators and more, they develop valuable skills in critical thinking, research, and problem solving.
Join us for a look back at what life was like in Sheboygan County during World War II for those who fought the battle on the home front. 11:00am - Veteran Spotlight: WWII POW Edgar Kuhlow from Sheboygan Falls 12:00pm - Presentation by Kohler High School student Cecelia Zielke and her teacher Mr. Matthew Baynes, […]
Grab your lunch and join us in the ARTery at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center! Sheboygan County Museum Collections Coordinator Tamara Lange will take us on an in-depth look at Historic Sheboygan County Artists. There will be artifacts on display during the presentation. This presentation is free and open to the public. Don’t want […]
Join us for some summertime fun! From picnics to parades, summer in Sheboygan County is filled with sunshine and fun. This exhibit will explore the summertime activities, hangouts, and memories of days gone by. Featuring photographs and artifacts of lounging at the lake, playing in parks, watching parades wind through town and more, this exhibit […]
Our Fourth Annual Historic Homes Tour will be another day filled with great history, interesting stories and beautiful homes. We will be starting with the A.P. Lyman Home at 1126 N. 6th St. This beautiful Italianate Home was built in 1868 for Asahel P. Lyman, an early local entrepreneur having been involved in shipbuilding and […]
Join us outside the Sheboygan County Historical Museum for a FREE outdoor movie in front of the 1864 Weinhold Log Cabin! Bring a blanket or chairs, grab some bug spray, and don’t forget the family! Our featured film will be: Singin’ in the Rain, 1952 Dusk - Program Coordinator Chloe Seider will give a brief […]
Join us in celebrating the Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 25th anniversary event on August 23-25th, 2019 to honor individuals from Sheboygan County who have lost their lives and those that served in conflicts and wars. Since the Civil War, Sheboygan County has sent men and women to defend our country and regions around the world. During […]
Join us in our collaboration with the Sheboygan Police Department as we take a walk back in time on a beat walk of downtown Sheboygan. Beat walks were the original policing method and allowed the officer to come in personal contact with the citizens of Sheboygan. As the community grew so did beats. As the […]
Join us for our 6th annual History Hill Music Fest! Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy Free live music from various bands performing throughout the day on the front porch of the Weinhold Log Cabin. This family friendly event offers children's activities and Free admission to the Sheboygan County Historical Museum! Explore the […]
Join the Sheboygan County Historical Society & Museum, in partnership with the Sheboygan Falls Cemetery, for our 3rd Annual Historic Cemetery Walk. We will be sharing stories about some of the individuals laid to rest within its grounds, as well as other interesting aspects of the cemetery. Please wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, […]
