Local history is the celebration of place. It is dynamic and not static. As each era and each generation asks new questions of the past, we come to learn a fuller, more inclusive history of who we were and who we have become. Grant County has a unique past rooted in lead mining and trade … Read more
When I consider what organizations and causes I want to support with my hard-earned money, I ask myself what good will my donation do? What will they do with my money? If you ask those same questions, I can assure you that Grant County Historical Society will use your funds wisely. Since 1935, volunteers have … Read more
The Grant County Historical Society will reopen all three of its public sites on May 1, 2021. Masks and social distancing will be required until further notice. Please check the Grant County Historical Society’s Website grantcountyhistory.org/events/ or our Facebook page for updates on upcoming events and programs. Thank you for your support!
“University Archivist James Hibbard has recently been published in the Wisconsin Magazine of History for his research on Francis Van de Wall. “The Civil War Photography of Francis Van de Wall” is an account of the late photographer from 1860-1867. Hibbard illustrates how Van de Wall improved his photography as well as how photos were … Read more
