Hartford Historical Society

03/24/2026

Try on a little of Hartford’s fashion history starting Saturday, March 28th at Museum 53027 when downtown celebrates Ladies Day Out.

Hartford entrepreneur, Esther Frank, opened a millinery shop in 1917 at 69 N. Main Street. Hats were an important staple in a woman’s wardrobe and Easter hats were carefully chosen to match the Easter outfit. Feathers, frills, bows and tulle were combined to make hats worthy of Easter Sunday.

The shop expanded in size, apparel and popularity through the years and was known as Esther’s of Hartford.

We will celebrate 120 years of Esther’s history in 2027.

02/19/2026

Hartford Historical Society volunteer, Ray Stelzer, works on one of the displays for the next pop up MUSEUM 53027. The event starts Monday, February 23 and runs through Thursday, February 26 at the Hartford Library.

See stories in print, photos and artifacts that tell the story of the communities that share zip code 53027.

02/12/2026

If you missed it the first time, you have another chance to see a museum popup the last week of February.

01/29/2026

🎥In case you missed it...

Members of our club were recently interviewed by Sally Jensen about Museum 53027 and our current pop-up event.

We're halfway through the week, but there's still time to visit and be a part of the conversation. Watch the clip and join us before it's over!

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01/20/2026

01/18/2026

We've had some great questions about supporting Museum 53027!

We're excited to share that donation opportunities will be coming soon as we continue creating this museum for the 53027 ZIP code community.

01/18/2026

📻 Tune in, 53027!

On Monday, January 19 at 9:40 AM, Museum 53027 will be featured on WTKM Radio!

We’ll be talking about what Museum 53027 is all about, why preserving the history of the 53027 ZIP code matters, and how you can get involved as a volunteer or donor. We’ll also be sharing a preview of our upcoming Pop-Up event and what the community can expect.

🗣️ Whether you’re passionate about local history, curious about the museum, or just want to learn more about what’s taking shape, we’d love for you to listen in.

⏰ 9:40 AM

📅 Monday, January 19

📡 WTKM Radio

👂 Set a reminder, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation. The history of 53027 is being built right now, and it starts with the community.

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

🎉PREVIEW MUSEUM 53027🎉

In collaboration with the Hartford Historical Society and the Hartford History Room, we are excited to share a sneak peek of Museum 53027!

Come view the exhibits, artifacts, and memorabilia of the 53027 ZIP code. See the vision for the museum and how your community’s history will be represented.

📍Jack Russell Memorial Library

Community Room

Hartford, WI

🗓️ Preview Dates & Times:

• Tuesday, January 27 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, January 28 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Thursday, January 29 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Friday, January 30 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Stop in, explore and help us build something meaningful together!

01/10/2026

📣 ATTENTION HARTFORD, WI📣
We’re excited to announce
MUSEUM 53027!

A new project rooted in the rich history of the 53027 ZIP code. This will include community stories, memories, artifacts, and more!

Stay tuned for additional information coming next week. Trust us, you won’t want to miss what’s next! 👀

11/15/2025

Star Studded Parade Winners - Star-Studded Category
1st - Signicast
2nd - Hartford Historical Society
3rd - Jack Russell Memorial Library