OAHS Building Oregon Area Historical Society

            159 W. Lincoln,   Oregon, WI   53575   608-835-8961    








Library scene at the Historical Society
Pioneer Clothing project

Military display at OAHS
Visit the Oregon Area Historical Society and you will see:

Oregon's geologic/glacial history – Oregon/Brooklyn are located in the area of the terminal moraine of the last major glaciation. See Oregon-specific maps.

Native American exhibit – artifacts and history of the first inhabitants in the area. Also, we have a hands-on "dig" for the children.

Lead Trail history – early trails where first settlements were established (under construction).

Oregon's Early Settlers – Runey, Thomson, etc. (under construction).

Railroad history – the railroad establishes the focus of settlement in Oregon. A model depicting the early 1900 Oregon train depot and area is now on display.

Oregon's Schools – featuring items typical of an early rural one-room school- house. Did you know that the OAHS has placed markers on the locations of all the rural school in the Oregon area?

Oregon's Library – table and bookcase from first library, The Oregon library is celebrated its 100th year in 2010. Dress Exhibit at the Oregon Area Historical Society Musical Community – Oregon has always had a strong tradition of music from the early community bands to present.

Bedroom – vintage bedroom with Victorian furnishings.

Living room – vintage parlor, with a stereoscope for viewing photos.

Sewing – with some information about Nealy's millinary shop.

Women's fashions through time – selection of vintage wedding dresses, other dresses, and many accessories on display.

Children's toys – perhaps you will remember some of these toys.

Beauty/barber shop – our permed lady is a big hit!

Boy Scout exhibit – Alexander Molzahn earned his Eagle Scout award in 2010 by developing this permanent display at the OAHS.

WISCO exhibit – an Oregon business celebrating 60 years in the community. Did you know that WISCO makes the UW's Memorial Union terrace chairs? See all the many other items made by WISCO.

Early Oregon Businesses – large collection of business memorabilia compiled by Ray Lawry.

Farming tools – included is a fanning mill that was used to clean chaff, dirt and other light impurities from grain; a variety of field tools used to hand cut and shock grain; as well as a large variety of tools that the late 19th and early 20th Century farmer would find indispensable for his daily chores.

Dairy – equipment used in times past for the production and processing of dairy products including a cream separator; articles and photos from early Oregon dairies and a machine developed by Professor Babcock of the University of Wisconsin that for the first time accurately tested the butterfat content of a farmer's milk.

Old-time kitchen – vintage kitchen items, an old icebox and photos of where the ice came from (cutting ice on Lake Harriet); imagine cooking and baking on a wood cook stove. Just beyond the kitchen is the washroom where you will find a variety of early methods for keeping your clothes clean and in good shape from washboards to wringer washing machines.

Banking exhibit – a variety of forms and equipment from the former Bank of Oregon illustrate what it was like banking prior to today's automation and computerization.

Military –Oregon residents who served in the Civil War, WWI, and WWII. and some of the memorabilia from their time in service

Oregon sports/band – early sports teams, sport's equipment, and OHS band material. A cutter/sleigh – how did you travel comfortably in the Wisconsin winter and at the same time keep your feet warm? You may find the answer here.

YOU WILL ALSO FIND:

Oregon yearbooks
Class photos
Family Files/family histories
Maps
Photographs


About Us: Mission | Background | Board Members | Contact Us | Become a Member
The Museum: Location | Our Building | Tours | Displays | Research Materials | Gift Shop |
OAHS Projects: Pioneer Clothing | Rural School House | Summer Fest Parade | Ice Cream Social | Card Parties |
Oregon History: History | Photos | Street Names | Early Settlers | Cemetery Records |


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Updated: December 13, 2010