Portage County Historical Society
Our Museums
Map to Our Museums
Heritage Park
Plover
Located in Plover, this 3 acre plot is home to 10 historic buildings, a caboose and numerous examples of farm machinery.
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 Display
Heritage Days 2022? Covid-19 dependent.
44.456624, -89.540563
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Beth Israel Synagogue
Stevens Point
Located in Stevens Point, this building was the center of the Jewish community. Given to us in 1983 we have kept this biulding as it was.
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
Stevens Point
This oldest surviving municipal building in Stevens Point was built in 1885 to protect the city's southside businesses and railroad.
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
Nelsonville
Located in Nelsonville, the mill was constructed in 1868 by Jerome Nelson. It holds musical and cultural events in early Spring into early Fall.
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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Konkol Corner Shrine
Konkol Corners Shrine -- This is a roadside shrine. Roadside shrines are a uniquely Polish creation popular in Poland and found in many areas with a large Polish immigrant population. John Konkol built this shrine in 1912 on the corner of Hwys B & K. Portage County has at least 9 such shrines. A 'history' of the Konkol Shrine.pdf (20 megs).