Polk County Museum
http://www.PolkCountyMuseum.com |
Polk County Museum in Balsam Lake, WI is full of exhibits of Polk County history in the late 1800s through the 1940s. |
Osceola & Saint Croix Valley Railway
http://www.mtmuseum.org |
Ride the train. View the beautiful scenery. Learn more about the history of the area and the role of the trains. |
| Frederic Depot |
The focal point of Frederic's "main street" is the restored Soo Line Depot - the only depot remaining on the abandoned railroad bed that is now the Gandy Dancer Recreation Trail. The depot provides a trail rest-stop and is home to the Frederic area historical museum. |
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
http://www.nps.gov/sacn |
Learn more about the Saint Croix Riverway as it is now and its history. Maps, programs, and other information are available. |
Local Cemeteries
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipolk |
Visit a local cemetery to get a glimpse of history. Find pioneering families from the area, life spans, veterans, and epitaphs. |
Polk County Register of Deeds
http://www.co.polk.wi.us/rod |
Register of Deeds has access to old legal records such as property information, births, deaths, marriages, etc. |
| Amery Historical Society |
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| Clear Lake Historical Society |
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| Frederic Historical Society |
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Osceola Historical Society
http://www.osceolawis.com/links/History/History.htm |
The Osceola Historical Society is located at the Emily Olson house on River Street in Osceola. |
| Polk County Historical Society |
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| St. Croix Falls Historical Society |
106 S. Washington St.
Tel: (715) 483-3580 |
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
http://www.theforts.org |
Forts Folle Avoine is located close by in Danbury, WI. The park is a living history site where reconstructed fur trade posts occupy the actual sites where they once operated from 1802 to 1804, alongside an authentic Woodland Indian Village. |
Northwest Company Fur Post
http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/nwcfp |
At Northwest Company Fur Post in Pine City, MN, you will learn more about the local fur trade with Ojibwe Indians. |
Railroad Memories Museum
http://railroadmemoriesmuseum.org/ |
Railroad Memories Museum in Spooner is a former railroad depot filled with railroad artifacts. |
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
http://www.wildmountain.com/boat/boat_home.html |
Take a relaxing cruise aboard an authentic paddlewheel boat through the scenic Dalles of the St. Croix River. Hear river history and enjoy the variety of beauty. |
| Ethnic Groups |
Visit or join a local ethnic group like Sons of Norway in Amery, Danish Brotherhood Society in Luck, Amery Swedish Club, and perhaps others. |
| Senior Centers |
Visit a senior center or any elderly person. Most will be delighted to share stories from the past. |
Local Events
(subject to change)
Historic event names may not indicate actual history-related activities. Check your newspapers for event details.
See tourism site for dates. |
January
- Cutter sleighs in Frederic
May
- West Denmark Aebelskiver Dinner
April
June
- Polk County Museum Bus Tour
- Lumberjack show in Frederic
- Old Settler's picnic in Sterling township
- Clear Lake Heritage Days
- Hands on History Day at Osceola Landing
July
- Polk County Fair with history exhibits
- Centuria Memory Days
August
- Lewis' Charles E. Lewis Day
- Antique Snowmobile Club in St. Croix Falls
- Turtle Lake Sollman Threshing Bee
September
- Old cars and planes in Osceola
October
- Frederic classic cars
- Frederic quilt show
- Model railroads and toy tractors in Turtle Lake
- Lutefisk dinner in Clayton
December
- Lutefisk, yum!! Or not...
- Ethnic Christmas treats
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Wisconsin Historical Society
http://www.WisconsinHistory.org |
The Wisconsin Historical Society is both a state agency and a private membership organization. By statute, it is charged with collecting, advancing, and disseminating knowledge of Wisconsin and of the trans-Allegheny West. |
Old World Wisconsin
http://www.WisconsinHistory.org/oww/ |
America's largest outdoor museum of rural life is right here in Wisconsin. Take a virtual tour. Or better yet, take a road trip down there soon! It is located between Madison and Milwaukee. |
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National Museum of American History
http://AmericanHistory.si.edu |
Smithsonian National Museum of American History offers virtual exhibitions, a timeline, a music room, and more! |
