Douglas County Historical Society

05/27/2026

Discover the individual stories of those laid to rest at Nemadji Cemetery🪦. Kristen Haux and other passionate volunteers are dedicated to restoring and honoring the cemetery and the memories of those buried there. 🌳📚

05/22/2026

Our friends from the Old Brule Heritage Society are offering tours! Check out the poster and newsletter to learn more about getting involved.

05/21/2026

🎉Our entrance just got a makeover with a brand-new front door! A big thank you to the City of Superior, Heritage Window & Door, and Jeff Dorfman for making this transformation possible. Come check it out Thurs-Sat 10-6! 🖼️✨

05/15/2026

WOW! ✨Big things are happening at the SS Meteor. Celebrate her 130th birthday and grand reopening TOMORROW at 10:30 a.m. Get your tickets here🎉🎂⚓️ :
https://www.superiorhistoricproperties.org/book-a-tour-event-tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawRz_SdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWOTJTdlhNMVRTVTJLRmY5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqlLIfOYQB4XkkA8DOVcMCl2_mQ50gss6v_bm4sgl0RtmWrgxQsq93DVfk3I_aem_zPYgcBUaCATlcT2LDoaCkQ

Super sneak peek! 👀 We’ve been working hard to refinish the SS Meteor’s bar for Saturday’s 130th birthday party, and we just had to show you! Stop by from 10:30–2:30 on Saturday for a slice of cake, refreshments, and a chance to see it for yourself! 🎂⚓

Coming soon, you’ll also be able to rent the bar for your own special events! The space will be perfect for graduation parties, groom’s dinners, birthday celebrations, and more. Stay tuned for additional details!

05/13/2026

🌼 Happy Belated Mother's Day! 🎉 A huge shoutout to all the incredible mothers and caregivers in our community who make a difference every day. Your love and dedication truly shape our history! 💖

05/05/2026

We had a full house for Frame It this weekend! Thank you to all the writers, artists and participants for sharing your stories. Stay tuned for more events in the future!

05/03/2026

BOOK FAIR! 📚ART SHOW! 🖼️ POETRY OPEN MIC! 🎤
Here is a behind the scenes look at Frame It ! Check out the exhibit, meet over 20 local author/artist vendors, and join our spoken word open mic Sunday, 5/3 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm.

04/23/2026

🎨✨ Tune into WPR to learn more our upcoming event, Frame It Writer & Artist Event . Hear some of the featured poems and view the accompanying multimedia artwork from local artists, which will be on display at DCHS throughout May!✨

An exhibit at the Douglas County Historical Society, "Frame It," showcases artists' multi-genre work.

04/22/2026

I was going through old photos in the archives and got really nostalgic looking at the Mariner Mall photos so just had to share them.

Take a walk down memory lane - what are your favorite memories of the Mariner Mall? Favorite store? Recognize anyone? Let's hear it!

Enjoy!