News and Events
(All events and spoken history lectures are subject to change.)
Event Schedule |
Besides tours, the Upham House is also available for small gatherings.
Please call the North Wood County Historical Society office at 715.387.3322.
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Calendar of Events
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May 26 2023
8:30 - 11:00am & 12:00 - 2:30pm
Hillside Cemetery, 1110 N St. Joseph Avenue
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Marshfield Cemetery Tours
The public is invited to join Marshfield schoolchildren as they tour the cemetery and meet noteworthy citizens of “Marshfield’s Past.”
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June 3, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
W.H. Upham House
212 W. Third Street
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North Wood County Historical Society’s Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle
Celebrate Marshfield DairyFest at the home of former Governor William H. Upham. Enjoy hotdogs, brats, pie and ice cream in the governor’s yard and gardens, then tour the home and view the current exhibit”
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July 29, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
W.H. Upham House
212WThird Street
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4th Annual “Horse Power”Exhibit
Featuring horse drawn carriages, wagons, carts, and buggies from the late 1890s and early 1900s.
Also available $5 lunch plate, Brat or Hot Dog, with chips, soda and cookies.
Guided tours of the historic of the Governor W.H. Upham Home will be available
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Monday, Aug. 29 6pm
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Annual Members & Friends Picnic
Bring a dish to pass and a friend! NWCHS will provide seating, plates, utensils, and drinks.
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Saturday & Sunday December 2 & 3 10am-3pm
Exhibit up though January 2024
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All Things Gingerbread at the Upham House
This exhibit features gingerbread people, houses, and architecture. Stop by on December 2 and 3 during our annual open house and meet Gingy the Gingerbreadman, kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt and hear a reading of The Gingerbread Man.
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Spoken History Lectures |
All presentations are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library 105 S Maple Ave. Marshfield
Watch past Spoken History Presentations on the NWCHS YouTube Channel
or on the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library's YouTube Channel
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February 14, 2024
6:30 pm
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Program: Hub City Hearts
This discussion will highlight some of Marshfield’s “Power Couples,” both past and present
Presenter: Don Schnitzler
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March 13 2024
6:30 pm
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Presenter: Chris Pettis and Theresa Hebert
Presentation on the nearly 40 year history of the Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Neillsville. |
April 10,2024
6:30 pm
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May 8, 2024
6:30 pm
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June 12, 2024
6:30 pm
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July 10, 2024
6:30 pm
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August 14, 2024
6:30 pm
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Sept 11, 2024
6:30 pm
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Oct 9, 2024
6:30 pm
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Postponed
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Nov 13,, 2024
6:30 pm
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Upcoming events for November & December
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Published Oct 28, 2021
Located on the yard of former Wisconsin Governor William H. Upham, the 3rd Annual Horse Power exhibit features carriages, wagons, carts, and buggies from the late 1890s and early 1900s.
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Published Jul 28, 2021
Find items at the Wenzel Plaza, Chestnut Center for the Arts and the North Wood County Historical Society (Upham Mansion)
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Published Jun 02, 2021
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