Portage County Historical Society
PCHS Society Events
The Society hosts several Educational Programs as well as annual events and displays. Our Heritage Days held in June at Heritage Park depicts various aspects of Portage County History.
The Society also holds an Annual Meeting open to the public and participates in several local events.
Walking tours return! Murder on Main Walk, October 18, 2021. Murder on Main Street
Heritage Park Events
Plover
Heritage Park Schedule & Directions
Open Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend; Saturdays & Sundays 1:00PM-4:00PM
Display for 2021-2022 is Portage County's involvement in World War II.
Go To Videos of World War II DisplayHeritage Days June 18, 2022!
- Dedication of the Agricultural Barn in honor of Anton Anday.
44.456624, -89.540563
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Beth Israel Synagogue
Stevens Point
Beth Israel Synagogue Schedule & Directions
Open Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend; Saturdays & Sundays 1:00PM-4:00PM
44.5204, -89.5837
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Firehouse No. 2 Events
Stevens Point
Fire House Schedule & Directions
Open Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend; Saturdays 9:30AM-1:30PM
44.5169, -89.5773
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Rising Star Mill Events
Nelsonville
Rising Star Mill Schedule & Directions
Groups wishing to visit the RSM can contact:
Jim Walker at 715-213-7578
or by email: jimtrojan@aol.com.
- September 12, 2021 Sunday, "Celebrate Nelsonville" a public fundraising event of the Nelsonville Lutheran Church. Includes a Pig roast, brunch and local entertainment.
- September 18 - 19, 2021 Saturday and Sunday, "Inside the Rising Star Mill - Through the Lens". A public art sale. Open 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, both days, September 18 - 19, 2021 Saturday and Sunday.
- Oct 1-2 and 3, 2021, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Annual Rising Star Mill Open House and Barns of Portage County Exhibit. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
44.4942, -89.3109
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