Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Park

The Paine is a historic estate that serves as a multi-faceted museum for learning and inspiration.
The museum preserves the mansion, surrounding architectural structures, and many of the interiors as they were created by founders Nathan and Jessie Kimberly Paine.
Selections from the museum’s art collection, much of which was acquired by Nathan and Jessie, are featured in the many rooms and settings of the estate.
Outdoors, the Paine maintains and enhances numerous display gardens as “galleries” of horticulture with varied designs and thousands of plant specimens.
In addition, the museum presents a wide variety of changing art exhibitions, from historical to contemporary, within the estate’s galleries and gardens.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

History

Peshtigo, Wisconsin

History

New Holstein, Wisconsin

History

Platteville, Wisconsin

History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

Much of Wisconsin's history can be traced to the southwestern corner of the state -- our "Point of Beginnings." The lead miners of the 1820s were among the first European settlers of Wisconsin. The state's 1831 land survey began from a benchmark location near Hazel Green. The first territorial government met at Belmont in 1836. As a measure of the area's rich history, four State Historic Sites (Pendarvis, Stonefield Village, First Capitol and Villa Louis) are located here. For a Heritage Trails of Southwest Wisconsin brochure, contact the address above.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

History

Princeton, Wisconsin

General, History, Historical Society

These local museums are dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Princeton and the surrounding area.

West Salem, Wisconsin

History

Mineral Point, Wisconsin

History

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

History

Wild Rose, Wisconsin

History

Portage, Wisconsin

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Artifacts, maps and photographs capturing the history of Wisconsin's third oldest settlement are featured in the Museum at the Portage. The past is illuminated through hundreds of authentic pieces from this unique place at the intersection of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. Discover the story of Portage as you explore area history and culture shaped by the influences of rivers, native people, early explorers, brickyards, railroads, and local residents.

Crandon, Wisconsin

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Pulaski, Wisconsin

General, History, Historical Society, Library, Military