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Welcome back to our monthly meetings. Meeting in September will be on the 14th at 7:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION - we will now be meeting at the American Legion Hall on S. Adams Ave., just down the block from the museum. Guests are always welcome
  • Museum of Local History -- 2 Floors of Exhibits - Visit old town Berlin shops, fur & leather exhibits and a tribute to Berlin's 100 year old Berlin Hospital Association.
  • Clark School -- A one room schoolhouse furnished as it was used in the 19th & 20th century
  • The Bottling Works Displays include early 20th century home furnishings, along with ice cutting tools and a print shop display
  • The Blacksmith Shop -- a display of transportation equipment from the 19th & 20th century along with a forge and handmade blacksmith tools including the tools that made the tools that carved Mt Rushmore. See our newest exhibit - a one cylinder gasoline engine invented and built by Tim Fortnum of Johnson-Fortnum shop - built in 1904.

 



The Museums are now closed for the regular season. We can arrange tours by calling 920-361-2460 for an appointment. There is no fee but donations are always accepted.
Join us for our Annual Ghost Walk on Saturday, Oct. 15th at Oakwood Cemetery, Berlin. This year's theme is "Bedpans, Cold Hands and Drafty Bottoms" recognizing Berlin Memorial Hospital's 100th anniversary. Tours start at the Griffith Chapel at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Become a 'Friend' - Visit us on Facebook each week and see some of our new images.

Be a part of history - Purchase a book for $10.00 and help build a monument to the First Nations who lived here before us. Award winning metal sculptor Mark Fischer has designed and created our tribute. It is now on the musuem campus at 111 S. Adams Ave.
The Berlin Area Historical Society book "The Story of the Mascoutin Indians and of their Massacre" is still available. It was written by Ripon lawyer, E.L. Runals in the late 1800's and taken from his original manuscript.
We are proud to present this monument and thank everyone for supporting us.

Bobbie Erdmann's latest book "Rusty Memories & Ruby, Red Wealth" is available. Read about Berlin's history including the quarries, the Harness Racing Farm, Berlin's parks, Berlin Conservation Club, Berlin's Cranberry Industry and much, much more. Can be purchased at Field's Card & Gift Shop, Berlin Printing and Office Supply, Berlin Mercantile,or Call 920-361-2460 for more information. The price of the book is $25.00.

      The Club meets at 7:00p.m. on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month except for July & August at the American Legion Hall, 140 S. Adams St. Berlin, WI. Guests and new members are always welcome (Notice - new location)

We are always looking for artifacts, books, papers, or photographs of Berlin and the surronding area. We will scan your photos and return them to you...especially looking for scenes from the 50's/60's/70's. The Society now owns over 8,000 images of Berlin and would be happy to present a photo program for your club or organization.

 


To contact us:

 

Berlin Area Historical Society

P.O. Box 83

Berlin, WI. 54923

Phone:   920-361-2460

E-Mail     lerdmann@centurytel.net