Kewaunee County Historical Society

Kewaunee County Historical Society The Kewaunee County Historical Society History Center and Jail Museum are all about preserving and sharing the wonderful history of Kewaunee County.

KCHS History Center is full of displays and items that make for a wonderful browsing experience! It is home to over 20,000 photographs useful to genealogists, researchers, history buffs and families. The Center has thousands of documents such as tax records, indexes of deaths/ marriages/ births, early land ownership, school histories, veteran histories, maps and much more.

***Notice.  Closing for Winter Break.  See you in February***
12/19/2025

***Notice. Closing for Winter Break. See you in February***

We are still looking for old phones.  They can be donated or loaned to us.  We will take any type, Bakelite-1960's, Prin...
12/05/2025

We are still looking for old phones. They can be donated or loaned to us. We will take any type, Bakelite-1960's, Princess phones, bag cell phones, etc. Any kind will do!! Thanks!!

We are looking for old telephones for a display at the History Center. If you have some you would like to part ways with, please let us know. Thanks!!

Our Annual February History Presentations have been set.  Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.  More detail...
11/29/2025

Our Annual February History Presentations have been set. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending. More details for each event will be posted in the near future.

***EDIT**** My apologies to Sue Sevcik who will be presenting on the 21st. Your name will be corrected on the event page when it is created.

11/25/2025

***Notice*** I am sure most people realize that the History Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will be open Friday and Saturday, ready to stamp your passports for the Christmas Stroll. Stop in and see us. You never know what you might find as a gift for someone. Enjoy your holiday!!!

We are looking for old telephones for a display at the History Center.  If you have some you would like to part ways wit...
11/22/2025

We are looking for old telephones for a display at the History Center. If you have some you would like to part ways with, please let us know. Thanks!!

Our very own Richard Dorner is quoted in the article.  Shipwrecks are a part of Kewaunee County's History, and they keep...
08/29/2025

Our very own Richard Dorner is quoted in the article. Shipwrecks are a part of Kewaunee County's History, and they keep finding more and more.

A historic shipwreck off the Lakeshore is now thrilling diving enthusiasts, and just earned a state honor

Here is a great new book that includes the Jail Museum. Check it out.
08/19/2025

Here is a great new book that includes the Jail Museum. Check it out.

What a journey it’s been. After weeks on the road and over a year of research and writing, 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin is finally out in the world. 🌙👻

From historic hotels to abandoned asylums and quiet backroads, we visited every location in the book—documenting history, listening to stories, and experiencing the strange and unexplainable firsthand. This project is the result of countless miles, late nights, and a passion for uncovering the haunted history that lingers all around us.

We’re beyond grateful to finally share it with you. Every book sold helps support Haunted US so we can keep traveling, photographing, and telling the stories of haunted places across the country. Thank you for being part of this adventure. ❤️

📖 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin is available now.

08/19/2025

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****Announcement****We are back up and running, good as new. The History Center is open Thursday and Friday from 10:00a-...
08/08/2025

****Announcement****
We are back up and running, good as new. The History Center is open Thursday and Friday from 10:00a-4:00p, and Saturday 9:00a-12:00p. Please stop in and see us.

Also a reminder on the Jail Museum. We are less than a month away from closing for the season. The museum is open from Noon until 4:00p Thursday-Saturday.

Thank you for your support.

Address

217 Ellis Street
Kewaunee, WI
54216

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(920) 388-0369

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