Category Archives: Latest News
Another Season Ends
written by Alison Bruener, Museum Assistant There’s the saying “time flies by” that you heard as a child but don’t realize until you’re grown. I started my internship with the South Wood County Historical Museum the summer before my senior … Continue reading
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Notes from SWCHC President, Phil Brown
The Museum hosted two high school reunions this summer, Lincoln High School 1962 and 1967. These reunions are always enjoyable because many of these classmates haven’t been to the Museum since it was the T.B. Scott Library. I particularly enjoy … Continue reading
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Mystery Man Identity Revealed!
This photo was featured in the 50th issue of the history magazine Artifacts. The identity of this man proved elusive, but Museum staff have ascertained his name.
A Flurry of Activity at the Museum
written by SWCHC President, Phil Brown Thanks to the efforts of our new Website Coordinator, Angelica Engel, the South Wood County Historical Corp. (SWCHC) has finally arrived in the 21st century. I was once told that if it wasn’t available … Continue reading
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Summer Hours & Ice Cream Social Announcement
We open for the season this Sunday, May 28! Our hours that day are 1 pm to 4 pm. Until Labor Day, we will be open to the public each week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1 pm … Continue reading
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Activating the Ethereal Conversation
written by Angelica Engel My mother is a librarian. Her nature is to absorb and organize information so that others can find what they’re looking for. My father is a historian. His nature is to absorb and synthesize information so … Continue reading
January 9th – January 16th
The office will be open Tuesday – Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. however, the Museum will be closed to allow for some building maintenance. Thank you.
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Christmas Tree Walk 2016
The South Wood County Historical Museum will be hosting the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Walk. Please come and visit during the following hours: Saturday, December 3rd from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, December 4th from 12 noon until 4 … Continue reading
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Our 2016 Season has come to an end….
Another successful season has come to a close, we appreciate all who have stopped to tour and visit. The office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., however, this does not mean that someone will … Continue reading
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Another Success
The 2016 Cranberry Blossom Festival Ice Cream social was another successful event. A lot of visitors, smiles and ice cream. Special thank you to our ice cream scooper Bob Zimmerman and the assistance of the Cranberry princesses.
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