Last Chance to Experience Our 2025 Exhibits
August marks the last month to experience our current displays before we close for the season after Labor Day weekend. Whether you’ve been with us all season or are planning a first visit, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the history of South Wood County!
In this month’s newsletter, we’re highlighting upcoming events, sharing exciting new additions to our collections, and offering a look back at some memorable moments from July.
Exhibit Hours at the South Wood County Historical Museum
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
WoodTrust Bank History| J. MArshall Buehler Gallery
Since its inception, the bank’s continuous success and independence have been rooted in customer loyalty, community support, and the dedication of its employees. This reaffirms its commitment to providing exceptional financial services. Visit us to discover more about the people associated with the bank's history in our community and check out some vintage pieces of banking history!
Traveling Exhibit: Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond combat
Brazeau Gallery
The Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat traveling exhibit highlights that nearly 75% of military work is categorized as non-combat. These roles seldom make headlines, yet they are vital to every military operation. It examines the non-combat roles of military personnel, including work as beauticians, military police, dentists, mechanics, and photographers. This exhibit showcases an often-overlooked but highly relatable aspect of military life.
This display is made by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Wakely Letters Journey Home
We are honored to announce a recent and deeply meaningful addition to our digital archives: The Wakely Letters, generously donated by Sydne Bruno and her family in New Mexico.
This treasured collection features heartfelt correspondence primarily exchanged between Henry and Martha Snyder during the Civil War era. It offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives, hopes, and hardships of a Wisconsin family divided by war. Many letters were written to and from Point Basse, WI, a significant historical community along the Wisconsin River.
The Bruno family's donation not only preserves the words of the past but also captures the emotions of a nation at war and the enduring bond of a family across distances and uncertainties. Thanks to their generosity, these letters are now available in digital form for scholars, students, and history enthusiasts to explore and learn from.
Please join us in extending our heartfelt thanks to Sydne Bruno and her family for preserving and sharing this remarkable window into our past.
Timeless Tales: Story Time
August 14 at 1 PM
Join us for a special reading of Anne of Green Gables, the beloved story of an imaginative, red-headed orphan who captures the hearts of everyone around her. Whether it's your first time hearing Anne’s adventures or you’ve already fallen in love with her spirit, this event will transport you through time and is perfect for young and young at heart!