"Toys We Love" Exhibit Ends Oct. 9
Our "Monroe County Chooses...The Toys We Love" exhibit will only be up for a few more weeks. The last day to see it will be Saturday, October 9. The exhibit features top toys from the 1940s-1990s as chosen by our 400+ "Toys We Love" poll participants back in September 2020. Did G.I. Joe beat out He-Man as the top action figure? Did Barbie crush the doll competition? Which board game is the most... Read More
2021 Monroe Co Plat Book Available Now
Just released and on sale now! A useful tool for researchers, pick up a copy of the most recent Plat Book for Monroe County, WI. Detailed, spiral bound atlas showing public and private land ownership, as well as excellent road detail for the county. An ownership index in the back of each atlas makes finding names a snap. Road Index also included. Additionally, this version includes reproduced... Read More
Art Outdoors at Wegner Grotto Aug. 14, 10-3
Join us at the Wegner Grotto (aka "Glass Church") for free, family fun on Saturday, August 14 and explore one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments while creating art in the outdoors. Located 15 minutes north of Sparta where Hwy 27 and 71 split. Come make a mosaic, create sculptures out of clay, and see artist's demonstrations. All ages and skill levels welcome. Come and go between 10 am... Read More
2nd Annual Youth Scavenger Hunt Begins July 31
The Sparta Kiwanis Club and the Monroe County Local History Room are sponsoring a City-Wide Scavenger Hunt, July 31 – August 14, 2021. Every Sparta area student is invited to participate. Sparta Youth Scavenger Hunt forms can be picked up at Mueller Square downtown Sparta on July 31st between the hours of 9am and noon or anytime from the Little Free Library stand in front of Mueller Square or at... Read More
MCLHR.org Updated; Now Nearly 1 Million Entries
The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum has recently added a new index and several index updates to its website, www.MCLHR.org. The database now includes nearly 1 million searchable records and photographs! Is it time to search for your ancestors again? Additions include: --Monroe County Jail Register Index (New) --Tomah Indian Agency Census Index --Monroe County Newspapers Index --Monroe... Read More
Museum and Research Library open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9-4
Beginning July 27, 2021, both the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum and its Research Library will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 9-4 with no appointments necessary. Admission is free. Hope to see you this summer! Read More
Monroe County Puzzles Now Available
We're excited to announce the newest items in our Gift Shop: jigsaw puzzles featuring photographs and artifacts from our collection! Puzzle varieties include "Postcards of the Past", "1915 Monroe County Plat Map", and "Monroe County Business Premiums." All puzzles are full-color, 513 pieces, have a puzzle poster included, and are 16" x 20" when assembled. $24.95 each. Read More
MCHS SPRING CRAFT SHOW MARCH 13 IN TOMAH
The 92nd Monroe County Historical Society Craft Show will be held Saturday, March 13 at two hotels in Tomah: the Best Western and Cranberry County Lodge convention centers. Time of the event is 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Free admission to the show. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be selling food at both locations. Masks are required and booths will have sanitation bottles available for the public... Read More
"Toys We Love" Exhibit Opens Nov. 19th - up for a year
"Monroe County Chooses...The Toys We Love" exhibit opens Thursday, November 19. The exhibit will feature top toys from the 1940s-1990s as chosen by our 400+ "Toys We Love" poll participants back in September. Did G.I. Joe beat out He-Man as the top action figure? Did Barbie crush the doll competition? Which board game is the most beloved? Come check out the exhibit to find out. It'll definitely... Read More
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TOYS FOR UPCOMING EXHIBIT
The polls are now open to cast your vote for the most beloved toys made from the 1940s through 1990s. It’s LEGO vs. Erector Sets, Etch A Sketch vs. Play-Doh, and G.I. Joe vs. He-Man. While the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum’s previously planned “1960s Christmas” exhibit is postponed for a year due to COVID-19, ANOTHER fun and exciting exhibit is set to open November 19, 2020, called,... Read More