Sauk County Historical Museum
Sauk County Historical Museum
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The Sauk County Historical Museum is housed in the historic Van Orden Mansion in Baraboo which was finished in 1904. The mansion is a time capsule of original finishes and woodwork. The museum includes exhibits on Sauk County history from pre-historic times through the 20th century. Free admission. The historical society also offers research facilities at the nearby Sauk County History Center.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Pewaukee, WI209 contributions
May 2017 • Family
I went on a whim as I knew that my relatives had come to this area from the old country! What a great stop. Found a painted picture of a relative right on the wall of the mansion!! Way too cool!! Then I was told my great grandfather owned a hotel at Devils Lake!! Very cool!! The people were so helpful!! I came the day before it was to open for the season and they let me walk around anyway!! Then I found photos of my relatives. It was just totally awesome!! They are now trying to find locations of some of my photos I had from my family archives!! They are great people and the museum is awesome. Rivals national park museums!! You will love it!
Written 24 August 2017
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Baraboo, WI8 contributions
Dec 2018
The museum is a beautiful home furnished with furnishings of the era the home was built. Our family has learned so much about the history of the Baraboo area because of what we have seen and read at the museum. At Christmas the museum is decorated with about a dozen Christmas trees with a different theme each year making the Christmas season even more merry and bright! It is definitely worth a visit anytime of the year. We have gone both in summer and around Christmas and have always enjoyed it. When we have gone there has never been an admission fee, so it is definitely worth a visit!
Written 7 August 2019
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Fox Lake, WI8 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I visited the museum today and it is lovely! Kathleen was my guide and she was very knowledgeable and made my visit enjoyable.
Written 3 August 2018
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The Museum is open from May to Oct. There is a research building that is open year round.
Written 27 September 2017
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