Sauk County Historical Society

Sauk County Historical Society Enriching the people of Sauk County and beyond by sharing history and cultivating connections to the past.

Our website👉https://saukcountyhistory.org/
Our YouTube👉https://www.youtube.com/

09/03/2026

NEXT WEEK, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:30pm, the 2026-27 BHG Lecture Series kicks off with a returning speaker, Carolyn Dallmann, who will discuss her latest book, Powder Plant: From Farmland to National Defense. Her presentation will explore the events she experienced, the employees she worked with, what she learned while researching and writing the book, and the lasting impact the Badger Army Ammunition Plant had on her life.

*** Her books will be on sale at the event for $28, cash or check only. ***

The talk starts at 6:30pm in person at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center (105 9th St, Prairie du Sac) and via YouTube Livestream on the BHG YT Channel. For more details on the this talk and others, visit our BHG Activities webpage badgerhistorygroup.org/activities/

Image: Cover of Carolyn's book published in March 2026 by Cornerstone Press.

🍎Throwing it back to 1948 with the Sauk County Normal school publication, The Pioneer, to wish all of our Sauk County st...
09/01/2026

🍎Throwing it back to 1948 with the Sauk County Normal school publication, The Pioneer, to wish all of our Sauk County students, teachers, and staff an amazing, fulfilling, and inspiring school year ahead!🎒

We had a fantastic time hosting Business After 5 last night! A huge thank you to the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce fo...
08/18/2026

We had a fantastic time hosting Business After 5 last night! A huge thank you to the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a great event, and to everyone who came out to connect, chat, and support local history. We loved having you!

Did someone say FREE custard? That's right, we did! Come help us give our summer campers the sweetest send-off ever! Joi...
08/12/2026

Did someone say FREE custard?

That's right, we did! Come help us give our summer campers the sweetest send-off ever!

Join us on the mansion lawn as we celebrate all the amazing memories and hard work from this year's Kids Camp at our Graduation Ceremony & Custard Social!

We’ll have fun lawn games ready to play and delicious frozen custard served up 100% free, generously provided by our friends at the Baraboo Culver’s!

Whether you're cheering on a graduate or just looking to enjoy a fun summer evening with neighbors, everyone is welcome!

đź“Ť Where: The Van Orden Mansion (531 4th Avenue, Baraboo, WI)

🗓️ When: TODAY, August 12th at 6:00 PM

🍦 FREE Custard & Lawn Games! 🍦You’re invited! Join us at the historic Van Orden Mansion for a sweet summer evening to ce...
08/06/2026

🍦 FREE Custard & Lawn Games! 🍦

You’re invited! Join us at the historic Van Orden Mansion for a sweet summer evening to celebrate our incredible Time Travelers Kids’ Campers at their graduation ceremony!

Our young history detectives have been solving local mysteries, exploring downtown Baraboo, and diving into Sauk County’s rich past. Now, it’s time to celebrate—and we want the whole community to join in on the fun!

When: Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 PM
Where: The Van Orden Mansion lawn (531 4th Avenue, Baraboo, WI)
Admission: FREE and open to the public!

Come hang out on the lawn, play yard games, cheer on our campers, and enjoy delicious frozen custard—courtesy of the Baraboo Culver’s!

Address

900 2nd Avenue
Baraboo, WI
53913

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+1 608-356-1001

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