Reedsburg 1938
You are in for a treat, thanks to the video production work of Bill Schuette, with original music by Kristen Reynoso. Take a walk down memory lane by watching this series of short videos of Reedsburg happenings in 1938. What was Main Street like? Who might you recognize coming out of church? Where were those kids playing? Who was that loading feed? Who made that football play? An hour of smiles coming your way!
When I Was a Kid: Toys, Tasks, and Technology
Sauk County Museum, 531 4th Avenue, Baraboo
The Sauk County Historical Museum in the Van Orden Mansion is open Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12 to 4 pm.
Hands-on activities can be found throughout the mansion like vintage-style toys to play with, working rotary dial phones, push-button exhibits, and much more. There will even be a history hunt for kids with prizes. Admission is free.
Sauk County Historical Society
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.