Last Chance To View The Huge Christmas Village Display At The History Room
Saturday, January 13th is the last day to view the spectacular holiday village display, “North Pole Magic In Miniature,” at the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum in Sparta. The “North Pole Magic In Miniature” display features over 140 illuminated and/or animated miniature buildings from the personal collection of the late Joan Cook of Sparta. Joan was a dedicated promoter of Monroe County... Read More
HUGE North Pole Spectacular on Display at History Room, Nov. 20-Jan. 13
The “North Pole Magic In Miniature” display features over 140 illuminated and/or animated miniature buildings from the personal collection of the late Joan Cook of Sparta. Joan was a dedicated promoter of Monroe County history and a passionate fan of the holidays. This “North Pole Magic In Miniature” display celebrates both Joan and the childhood wonder of the North Pole at Christmas. The display... Read More
Free Public Program to Celebrate the History of the Former Sparta Masonic Temple Building
“100 Years A Landmark: Celebrating the History of the Former Sparta Masonic Temple Building,” a public program to be held on Wednesday, September 13 at 7pm the Monroe County Local History Room and Deke Slayton Museum, 200 West Main St., Sparta. The Museum Building turns 100! Join the staff of both museums and representatives from the Sparta Masons and Eastern Star to hear about the history and... Read More
"Art Outdoors" Event At Wegner Grotto, Sat. Aug 26 10-3
On Saturday, August 27th the Wegner Grotto County Park will host “Art Outdoors.” This family-friendly event includes exploring one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments, the Wegner Grotto, and creating art in the outdoors. Three art activities will be available to visitors: clay sculpting, mosaic making, and painting with pastels. Come and go from 10am-3pm. All skill and age levels are... Read More
History of Camp McCoy’s WWII Expansion, 7pm Thursday, May 11
Ryan Howell, Garrison Archaeologist and Historian, Fort McCoy, WI -US Army Installation, will present on the history of the 1942 expansion of what was then Camp McCoy from the pre-WWII 9,000 acres of “Old South Post” to the modern installation of 60,000 acres. This 1942 51,000-acre base expansion removed a large number of Monroe County farm families from rural communities via eminent domain. The... Read More
Last Chance to See "Lights and LEGO" is Jan. 28th
Saturday, January 28th is your last chance to see “Festive Favorites: Lights and LEGO” at the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum. Come see eleven illuminated Christmas lights which once hung along Superior Ave. in Tomah back in the 1950s and 1960s glowing once again with Christmas spirit. Also on display is a colorful 36-square-foot Christmas Village made of LEGO bricks. Both displays will... Read More
MCLHR.org Updated; Nearly 40,000 Entries Added
Nearly 40,000 entries have been recently added to our website www.MCLHR.org. Is it time to search for your ancestors again? Additions include: --Monroe County High School Graduate Index --Monroe County Student Records Index --Monroe County Historic Business Index --Monroe County Biographical Index --Monroe County Cemetery Index --Monroe County Poor Farm/Asylum Index --Monroe County Jail Register... Read More
Two Holiday Displays at History Room
The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum is featuring TWO displays this holiday season. “Festive Favorites: Lights and LEGO” runs from November 21st through January 28th. Come see eleven illuminated Christmas lights which once hung along Superior Ave. in Tomah back in the 1950s and 1960s glowing once again with Christmas spirit. Also on display is a colorful 36-square-foot Christmas Village... Read More
"Art Outdoors" Event At Wegner Grotto, Sat. Aug 27 10-3
On Saturday, August 27th the Wegner Grotto County Park will host “Art Outdoors.” This family-friendly event includes exploring one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments, the Wegner Grotto, and creating art in the out-doors. Three art activities will be available to visitors: clay sculpting, mosaic making, and painting with pastels (new this year!). Come and go from 10am-3pm. All skill and... Read More
1950 Census Now Searchable on MCLHR.org; Website Hits 1 Million Indexed Records
The 1950 Census for Monroe County, WI is now fully searchable on www.MCLHR.org. It is currently a standalone index on the website but will eventually be included within the larger Monroe County Census Index. Census record images can be ordered through the website for a nominal fee. The Population Schedules for the 1950 Census include standard information such as: first and last name, age,... Read More