Merrill Historical Society Inc

08/26/2026

🚂 LOCAL HISTORY & RAILROAD HISTORY COME TO LIFE! 🚂

Join local author Tom Burg as he celebrates the release of his new book:

The Milwaukee Road’s Gleason Line

The Milwaukee Road’s Gleason Line played an important role in serving the logging industry throughout the first half of the 20th century, connecting the railroad, the forests, and the communities that helped build our region.

Tom will be on hand to talk about the book, share stories about the Gleason Line and Wisconsin’s logging railroad history and visit with anyone interested in this fascinating part of our local past.

📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Merrill Historical Society
100 E. Third St., Merrill, WI 54452
Merrill Museum and Historical Society, Inc.

📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Skaar’s / Farmer’s Market & Coffee House
N5375 State Road 17, Gleason, WI 54435

📖 The Milwaukee Road’s Gleason Line will also be available for purchase at:

• Merrill Historical Society — 100 E. Third St., Merrill
• Skaar’s / Farmer’s Market & Coffee House — N5375 State Road 17, Gleason
• Janke Book Store — 505 N. 3rd St., Wausau, WI 54403

If you have an interest in railroads, logging, local history, or the stories that shaped North Central Wisconsin, this is a great opportunity to meet the author and learn more about the Gleason Line!

🚂 Come talk railroad history with Tom Burg!
📚 Support local history and pick up a copy of this fascinating new book.

08/13/2026

Thank you to Mom Finds Wisconsin for the great video!
Come check out our many exhibits that are happening now at the Merrill Museum.
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08/11/2026

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07/27/2026

Thank you to the Merrill Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of our newest exhibit, On the Move.

05/19/2026

Museum Hours

Located at: 100 E 3rd Street, Merrill WI 54452
Cost of Entry: Free but donations are welcomed.

04/13/2026

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) – Before the automobile was invented, the average person didn’t travel more than 30 miles from their home. But as cars were invented another business sprang up

03/05/2026

Toy exhibit opening and ribbon cutting.
We would like to thank the Merrill Chamber of Commerce and all that attended the Toy Exhibit and Ribbon cutting.

The Historical Society Museum is open to the public with no admission cost. Donations are welcomed.
Hours of Business:
Monday through Friday: 9am until 1pm
Wednesdays: 9am until 1pm and 2pm-4:30pm
*We are happy to accommodate other times and days by appointment for research or visits to the museum, please call or email. Someone is generally in the office until 5 pm Monday through Friday.
715-536-5652
https://discovermerrillhistory.org/

Story on Channel 12 - here is a link.
https://www.wjfw.com/merrill-historical-society-opens-antique-toy-exhibit/video_910bb999-2a1b-5171-9122-31c8c5c474dc.html

Click here to view this video from wjfw.com.

02/21/2026

Exhibit Opening March 4, 2026
Time: 2pm to 5 pm
The Merrill Museum is opening its latest exhibit
***Powered by Imagination - A Collection of Fun!

Join us
Merrill Museum Hours:
OPEN Monday - Friday from 9 am to 1 pm
Starting in February we will also be open Wednesdays from 2 to 4:30 pm.
*We are happy to accommodate other times and days by appointment for research or visits to the museum, please call or email. Someone is generally in the office until 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Website: https://discovermerrillhistory.org/

12/24/2025

How a mortar cannon ended up in Merrill is still unknown….

A Japanese mortar cannon was found buried in Lincoln County and recently acquired by the Merrill Historical Society.

12/02/2025

To donate to the Merrill Historical Society, please click the link:
https://discovermerrillhistory.org/