Feature Temporary Exhibit - May 18 to October 26, 2024 When Abraham Lincoln concluded his 1864 Gettysburg Address “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth,” his words echoed the original Declaration of...
Artifacts
Spies and Space: Toys of the Cold War
An Exhibition by SuperMonster市 City! As the last battles of World War II waned, a new conflict was brewing between the world’s two new superpowers, the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Fought through the veil of rhetoric, secrets, and...
Preservation Month & Your Basement
Join us for a program in honor of National Preservation Month!! You’ve got stuff. Some delicate, some bulky, some to have for generations to come. Let us help you learn some basic steps to preserve your favorite historic items! Join SCM Curator of Collections &...
Museum Madness 2023: Centennial Edition
16 Objects. 4 Divisions. What will reign supreme? Join us for this very special edition of Museum Madness as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Historical Society! 2021 Winner, the Garton Toy Kidillac, and 2022 winner, the Jumes Restaurant Neon Sign, return to...
100 Years/ 100 Objects: A Century of Collecting
Join us for a centennial celebration of the Museum’s rich and diverse collection of objects.
Collection Connections – How Collection Work is Kind of Like Chili
Many thanks to our John Weakley, one of our Summer 2022 Interns, for sharing a few thoughts on his experience! We agree John -- a lot of things can be compared to chili....
Behind the Scenes Work Day
Bring your curiosity and questions galore as Museum staff host another “Behind the Scenes” Work Day focused on the IMLS Inspire! Grant. Join us in collections storage to learn more about how the Inspire! grant is supporting the first ever inventory of the artifact...
Collection Connections – The Devil Can Be in the Details, or Not
Thanks to Roman Lulloff, one of our Summer 2021 Interns for sharing his experience! As you can see, there is rarely a dull moment here at the museum. I have always enjoyed cultural institutions. However, my internship at the Sheboygan County Historical Society and...
Collection Connections – Bringing in the Crates
Over the last several years, the Museum has been fortunate to host a variety of traveling exhibits, especially early in the calendar year. There are a multitude of reasons for any museum to do this – creating connections to historical topics, highlighting a subject...
Cocktails with the Curators: Marvelocity Edition
🍸 Join us for a twist on Coffee with the Curator on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm! 🍹 Curator of Collections & Exhibits Tamara Lange will be offering a behind the scenes look at our traveling exhibition Marvelocity: The Art of Alex...
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