SCHS Artifacts
Sara Oostdik, Curator
Welcome! As curator for the Sauk County Historical Society, each month I will highlight a different artifact from our collection to share local history and give you a peek at what I do for the historical society.
I grew up in Idaho and attended college at the University of Idaho. I graduated with a Bachelors in Anthropology, and have always been interested in history and how people have shaped the world around them. I worked for several years as a field archaeologist while also volunteering in local museums during my off time. I am so excited to learn about Sauk County and to share what I discover with you!
If you would like to contact me, I can be reached by email at curator@saukcountyhistory.org or by calling the History Center during open hours (Wed-Fri from 12-4) at 608-356-1001.
A Civil War Star and Pike
Civil War soldiers on both sides fought in often brutal conditions and utilized all sorts of different weapons, including new and old ‘technology’. An older style of weapon used was the ‘pike’. This metal spear was attached to a long wooden handle and was a formidable weapon against the opposing side.