News and Events
The Governor WH Upham House (aka Upham Mansion) has reopened!
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(All events and spoken history lectures are subject to change.)
Event Schedule
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Besides tours, the Upham House is also available for small gatherings.
Please call the North Wood County Historical Society office at 715.387.3322.
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Calendar of Events
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May 26 2023
8:30 - 11:00am & 12:00 - 2:30pm
Hillside Cemetery, 1110 N St. Joseph Avenue
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Marshfield Cemetery Tours
The public is invited to join Marshfield schoolchildren as they tour the cemetery and meet noteworthy citizens of “Marshfield’s Past.”
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June 3, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
W.H. Upham House
212 W. Third Street
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North Wood County Historical Society’s Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle
Celebrate Marshfield DairyFest at the home of former Governor William H. Upham. Enjoy hotdogs, brats, pie and ice cream in the governor’s yard and gardens, then tour the home and view the current exhibit”
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July 29, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
W.H. Upham House
212WThird Street
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4th Annual “Horse Power”Exhibit
Featuring horse drawn carriages, wagons, carts, and buggies from the late 1890s and early 1900s.
Also available $5 lunch plate, Brat or Hot Dog, with chips, soda and cookies.
Guided tours of the historic of the Governor W.H. Upham Home will be available
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Spoken History Lectures
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All presentations are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.
You can attend in person at the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library or virtually via Zoom.
Watch past Spoken History Presentations on our NWCHS YouTube Channel
Select the 'Videos' tab for a full selection.
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January 12, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: Spoken History: What's Inside the New Marshfield Memories Book
Presenter: Don Schnitzler
View presentation here
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March 2023
6:30 pm
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Presenter: Mike Meyers
Due to technical difficulties, this presentation will be uploaded in the near future |
April 13 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: The Making of a Feminist with Eileen Kelz; Marshfield 1968-present
Presenter: Eileen Kelz
View program here
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May 11, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: History Rising from the Grave
Presenter: Don Schnitzler
View program here
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June 8, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: History of the Marshfield Clinic
Presenter: Brian Finnegan
View program here
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July 13, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: Gettysburg
Presenter: Tim Kraus
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August 10, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: History of the Mead Wildlife Area
Presenter: Tom Meier
View program
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Sept 14, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: History of U. S. Dog Tags 1896-1953
Presenter: Bill Parker
View Program
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Oct 12, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: Funeral Homes
Presenter: Ted Jakan
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Nov 9,, 2023
6:30 pm
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Program: Quilting for Heroes
Presenter: Kym Zillmer
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North Wood County Historical Society is proud to announce the the launch of our new and improved website. The redesigned site is mobile-friendly, easier to navigate and includes additional features including search functionality of our archives.
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Published Dec 07, 2016
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