Upham Mansion June Exhibit is All About Barns
June Dairy Month is a time to both celebrate today’s industry and remember the heritage of farming across Wisconsin.
Throughout the month of June, stop by the Upham Mansion to view the North Wood County...
Spoken History: The Adler Bakery Company
The next lecture in the Spoken History lecture series will cover the history of Marshfield's Adler Bakery company. Explore the story of John Adler as presented by his grandson, Jim. The Adler bakery opened...
In the Archives: Blodgett’s Breakthrough Invention
It was simply dubbed “Marshfield.”
Manufactured by Marshfield Novelty Works, the electric slot machine was a breakthrough invention in 1897. With five slots, multiple people could play at the same time. For a time, orders...
A Short History of the Purdy School
An iconic historical building of Marshfield, the Willard D. Purdy Junior High School still stands today at 3rd Street and Chestnut Avenue in downtown Marshfield.
The collegiate gothic three-story structure was constructed in 1920 and...
Upham Mansion Gets New Upstairs Look
It's out with the old and in with the new at historic Upham Mansion.
Thanks to generous donors, the North Wood County Historical Society was able to add new wallpaper to an upstairs location formerly...
Month of May Celebrates Marshfield’s History
May is Historic Preservation Month in Marshfield
4/29/17 - For many years, the month of May has been designated as Historic Preservation Month. Started by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Month is the...
Upham Mansion Christmas Decor Features Historic Wedding Dress Exhibit
2017 Christmas Theme Celebrates 150th Wedding Anniversary of Governor Upham
UPDATE 2/18: The historic wedding dress collection will remain on display through the month of February 2018. A special program on the dresses and their...
Upham Mansion Seeking Donations for Wallpaper Remodel
Historical Society Seeks Replacement for 40 Year-Old Wallpaper
In 1975, the North Wood County Historical Society purchased Governor Upham’s historic Victorian mansion and updated it in time for a public opening in late June, 1978....
Louie Rivers Cabin Under Construction at History Museum
Marshfield Museum Recreates First Marshfield Structure
Built in 1872, Louie Rivers' Cabin was the first structure erected in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Designed as a motel for lumberman and others traveling the frequent route across the state, the cabin...
Meet The North Wood County Historical Society
North Wood County Historical Society
Headquartered in the mid-Victorian aged Upham Mansion, the North Wood County Historical Society (NWCHS) brings history to the present in Marshfield. Built in 1880, Upham Mansion, located at 212 West...
