Sauk County Historical Society
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Loganville 1907
Inspired by the United States Bicentennial, 4-H’ers of Loganville, Wisconsin, decided to turn back the calendar, to re-enact life as it used to be in their rural community.
With the help of older residents, the 4-H boys and girls reconstructed events which took place when their great-grandparents were young; a typical day in the one-room school, a wedding, Decoration Day, a Mission Fest, harvest time and a trip to market. Take a look at bygone times recreated in this very special video.
Filmed in 1975.
Digitized by the Wisconsin Historical Society (2024).
Many thanks to Bill Schuette for bringing this video opportunity to the Sauk County Historical Society.
Working to Preserve and Honor
The Sauk County Historical Society has stewardship over these two highly important Indigenous Peoples sites in Sauk County. We continue to work to safeguard these sites through ongoing preservation and education projects.
videos by Seth Taft
S2653 County Road A, Baraboo, WI
E13097 Man Mound Rd, Baraboo, WI
Sauk County Historical Society
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Museum
The Van Orden Mansion has served as the home of the Sauk County Historical Museum since 1939. Finished in 1904, the mansion contains over one hundred years of artifacts donated to the society. Original features include woodwork, wall coverings, light fixtures, carpets and some of the family's furniture.
Location: 531 4th Ave., Baraboo, WI
When: May 3 through October - Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12 to 4 pm.
Admission: Free
History Center
In December of 2006, the Sauk County Historical Society acquired the historic Island Woolen Mill office building from the city of Baraboo for $1. Fundraising and renovations then went hand in hand until the building was renovated and restored for use as the Sauk County History Center opening in 2013. The building now houses the offices, archives and research center for the historical society.
Location: 900 2nd Ave., Baraboo, WI
Open: Wed - Fri noon to 4 p.m. / Saturdays by appointment. Please call 608-356-1001 to schedule a Saturday research time.