Pierce County Historical Association, Pierce County Wisconsin

Pierce County Historical Association, Pierce County Wisconsin To discover, collect, preserve, and share the history of Pierce County, Wisconsin. Visit us at locations in Bay City, Elmwood, and Prescott! Thanks!

Open 1st Sunday of every month! Volunteers in the office most Tuesday & Thursdays, call or message to confirm someone is there before coming just to confirm someone is in that day.

In addition to our special events, we have regular weekly office hours at both our Bay City and Elmwood locations. Stop ...
09/01/2026

In addition to our special events, we have regular weekly office hours at both our Bay City and Elmwood locations. Stop in to research, view displays, inquire about volunteering, sign up to be a supporting member, donate, or just come to chat local history.

Bay City - Every Tuesday (year round) 10-3
Elmwood - Every Thursday (year round) 12-4

There is so much going on behind the scenes relating to various area communities, if you love local history and want to get involved, please do ask at one of our offices.

Join Us in September! The return of the special exhibit on Spring Valley's big flood of 1942 for Dam Days, new this year...
08/30/2026

Join Us in September!

The return of the special exhibit on Spring Valley's big flood of 1942 for Dam Days, new this year several photos of the dam construction as well as some previously never seen before photos from 1903/04 from early SV photographer, John Krueth.

*Photo: Flood damage from Spring Valley's flood in September of 1942. Come read in her own words the harrowing story of how this house was lifted from its foundation by flood waters by the woman who was inside it.

Save the date...Thursday, November 5th ~ Rock Elm Old Settlers Annual Meeting. This event is open to all, you don't have...
08/29/2026

Save the date...Thursday, November 5th ~ Rock Elm Old Settlers Annual Meeting. This event is open to all, you don't have to be a member.

If interested in helping to plan or volunteer at the meeting, you are welcome to join us at our initial planning meeting to be Thursday, September 3rd (this coming Thursday) at 4pm at our History Center in Elmwood.

(Image is the 1920 plat map for Rock Elm Township)

The fair is not official until Dale Freier visits us at his grade school alma mater, Freier School! We've thoroughly enj...
08/17/2026

The fair is not official until Dale Freier visits us at his grade school alma mater, Freier School! We've thoroughly enjoyed hearing his stories of attending this schoolhouse over the years.

Thank you to everyone that volunteered and visited! We had 1,700 visitors this year! We gave out all of our postcards. Plan your visit next year to get the 6th special edition postcard. See you next year!

Open today at the Fair!
08/16/2026

Open today at the Fair!

Today is the last day of the fair! It's been a great one this year! Stop by and see our updated display on Freier School...
08/16/2026

Today is the last day of the fair! It's been a great one this year! Stop by and see our updated display on Freier School and local depots in the entryway and come in to learn about Pierce County's country schools.

Someone seems to have set their cup down when they signed the guestbook at Freier Schoolhouse. This little guy is going ...
08/15/2026

Someone seems to have set their cup down when they signed the guestbook at Freier Schoolhouse. This little guy is going to drink it!

Do you have local country school pictures to share? These were donated yesterday at the fair. Or you can bring them to o...
08/15/2026

Do you have local country school pictures to share? These were donated yesterday at the fair. Or you can bring them to one of our offices and we can scan and return them.

Great times at the Fair so far! We've had beautiful weather! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and Sunday!
08/15/2026

Great times at the Fair so far! We've had beautiful weather! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and Sunday!

Address

W6321 E. Main Street
Bay City, WI
54723

Opening Hours

11am - 3pm

Telephone

(715) 594-3118

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