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Marathon
County
Historical Society
410 McIndoe Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Office: (715) 842-5750
Library: (715) 848-0378
Fax: 715-848-0576
Our Mission:
To collect, advance and
disseminate the knowledge of
the history of Marathon County
and the State of Wisconsin
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Artifact Programs
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The following is a current list of the programs offered by the Marathon County
Historical Society. These programs have been designed for both children and
adults and are available for use at your place or at the Historical Society's
facilities. For more information or to schedule a program, please call (715)
842-5750 or send an e-mail to research@marathoncountyhistory.com. |
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- 100
Years of Women's Fashion
Presenter:
Anna Chilsen Straub
A presentation of dresses from
each decade beginning with the 1870's and ending
with the 1970's. Can also be used in conjunction
with the related slide program.
- Turn-of-the-Century
Trunk
Presenter:
Anna Chilsen Straub
A collection of general household
items from the 1890's to the 1920's.
- The
One-Room Schoolhouse in America
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A history of the one-room schoolhouse
in the 19th and 20th cnturies with a special
emphasis on Marathon County.
- Native
Americans of Wisconsin
Presenter:
Anna Chilsen Straub
An exploration of the Native
American tribes of Wisconsin from prehistoric
times to the 20th century.
- The
Fur Trade in the Upper Great Lakes
Presenter:
Anna Chilsen Straub
A look at the fur trade operation
in Wisconsin and on Lake Superior
- 100
Years of Women's Hats
Pesenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A presentation of women's bonnets
and hats from the 1860's. Men's hats also available
by request.
- Apron
Strings
Presenter:
Anna Chilsen Straub
A history of aprons and the
purpose they served in our local society.
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