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Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society Inc.

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The purpose of BHS shall be the advancement of education within the field of historic preservation, through public discussions, groups, forums.

We are starting a historical society called Bristol Wisconsin Historical Society. The society is planning on saving the original Bristol Town Hall built in 1870. It will possibly be relocated to the Fireman’s Park next to the Bristol Fire department and restored into a museum and meeting place. The current location is in the county park on Hwy C and has no parking or easy access to it. The building is one of a kind. It was built in 1870 and contains a cement formed chimney, unlike other wood structures and is the oldest un-remodeled structure in Bristol. It is the first town hall in Bristol and used as a gathering place. On Oct. 15, 1869 the land where the building is located was given to the township for one peppercorn and one dollar. In legal parlance, a peppercorn is a metaphor for a very small payment, a nominal consideration, used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract. The building was completed in 1870. It is a great opportunity for school children to learn about Bristol history in a historic restored building. Families will also benefit because they moved to the area from other areas and do not know about the rich long history. It will be a family learning experience open to all. The relocation and restoration of the building will benefit the community and preserve our history for future generations. It will be used to house a museum and for educational purposes by schools, scouting organizations, and other community organizations, programs, and citizens that benefit from the learning experience of an original 1870’s town hall. It gets young and old people involved thru historic demonstrations like mock town hall meetings, and restoring old artifacts. School children and their parents will learn about the area thru visiting the hall. It can be used for other events like reunions, weddings, plays, holiday programs, 4H, HCE, scouts, and adds an historic meeting hall next to the Bristol village hall. It is an historical asset to the community.

10/31/2026

Our event is 1 week from today, have your tickets? Tickets must be purchased in advance, call (262)857-9115 or email Br...

10/31/2026

Our event is 1 week from today, have your tickets? Tickets must be purchased in advance, call (262)857-9115 or email [email protected] Today! You don't want to miss a FUN night out!

10/25/2026

Do you have your tickets for the Nov. 7th event yet? Call or email for tickets TODAY!. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Link for details in comments. Dinner, silent auction, door prizes and raffles. Dinner tickets are only $15 for Adults and Children $10.

10/05/2026

November 7th will be here before you know it!

09/19/2026

3 new items donated to Davidson Hall from Don and Lynn Weiss. 2 Ice Tongs and a Ice Pike.
Ice houses were widely used in Wisconsin from the mid-19th century until the late 1930s. Peter John Mallmann, (August 1894 - June 1968) of Bristol, operated a business that harvested ice from George Lake during winter months to store in insulated ice houses. This ice was essential for preserving food, b**r, and meat in local communities before the era of electric refrigeration. Mallmann employed day workers and utilized special tools like ice saws, tongs, and pike poles for cutting and moving the ice. He oversaw the ice deliveries year-round. Up to 4 ice houses were constructed on the southwest channel inlet to George Lake, with at least one of the current houses on 104th Street having originated as an ice house. This practice played a crucial role in enabling communities to store perishable goods before modern refrigeration technologies.

07/12/2026

Stop in and see Davidson Hall - Open House Today; Sunday 11am to 2pm (before and after the parade). ***Don't forget to get in on our 50/50 Raffle Drawing on TODAY at 1:45pm.***

07/10/2026

Swing by and see Davidson Hall this weekend - Open House 9am /to 11am on Sat. 7/11 and on Sunday 7/12 from 11am to 2pm (before and after the parade).

Address

PO Box 111
Bristol, WI
53104

Telephone

(262) 857-9115

Website

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