Winchester Area Historical Society

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Winchester Area Historical Society Dedicated to preserving history for the Towns of Clayton, Vinland, Wi******er and Wolf River and Ethel Keller Local History Center and Karen C.

The MISSION of the Wi******er Area Historical Society is to collect and preserve the local history of the Towns of Clayton, Vinland, Wi******er, and Wolf River in conjunction with the operation of the John J. and Ethel Keller Local History Center and Library; provide programs of interest to society members and the community; and be a supportive community organization. (Approved by the WAHS Board of Directors on March 15, 2012)
The PURPOSE of the Wi******er area Historical Society’s John J. Christianson Historical Library is to provide a library facility along with research and educational materials to the community for the purpose of researching and preserving area history and family histories. Materials in the library will include information on the Towns of Clayton, Vinland, Wi******er, and Wolf River, and the surrounding communities. The historical library will also provide resources on American and world history and literature, Scandinavian and German collections, information on Wisconsin, Winnebago County history, and family histories. (Approved by the WAHS Board of Directors on February 18, 2007)

Tonight’s pie and ice cream social left us with happy hearts and happier stomachs. Our speaker shared wonderful stories ...
10/02/2026

Tonight’s pie and ice cream social left us with happy hearts and happier stomachs.

Our speaker shared wonderful stories of her trip to Finland. A few pictures from the program. More details and pics in the next issue of Around The Hill. 👀

10/01/2026

🥧 🍨Final reminder for Thursday program. 🥧 🍨

Pie & Ice Cream Social - Thursday, October 1st at 7 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
5270 Ann Street - School Gym

Speaker: Stories from a spring trip to Finland

The variety of pies we are expecting has my mouth watering.

Vintage novelty certificate from our collection.
09/29/2026

Vintage novelty certificate from our collection.

🌈 Did you notice something different about this month’s newsletter?Yes, it’s in full color! Since a few people have alr...
09/20/2026

🌈 Did you notice something different about this month’s newsletter?

Yes, it’s in full color! Since a few people have already asked about it, we thought we’d share a little more about why.

Circumstances this month gave us an opportunity to do a trial run with a local printing company that not only prints the newsletter, but also folds, tabs, addresses and mails it for us. One pleasant surprise: their cost is the same whether we print in color or black and white.

We’re still gathering all of our current costs so the Board can make a full comparison before deciding whether this is something we should continue.

Cost isn’t the only consideration, though. Producing the newsletter ourselves takes approximately 3 volunteer hours to print and another 6+ hours to prepare it for mailing each month. If the cost difference proves to be nominal, using a printer could free up those volunteers to help with other areas of the Historical Society that need their time. The newsletter costs would continue to be covered by our community sponsors and current membership fees.

So, for now, the color newsletter is an experiment and we’d really like to know what you think!

Did you like seeing the photos, graphics and stories in color? Would you like us to continue with a full-color newsletter if the numbers make sense?

👇 **Please tell us in the comments!**

We’ll be gathering feedback to share with the Board as they consider what to do going forward.

And yes…in the whirlwind of trying color for the first time, a typo and an incorrect page reference managed to sneak onto the cover. We spotted them too. : ( Sorry.

Pie & Ice Cream Social - Thursday, October 1st at 7 p.m.Free and Open to the Public5270 Ann Street - School GymSpeaker: ...
09/19/2026

Pie & Ice Cream Social - Thursday, October 1st at 7 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
5270 Ann Street - School Gym
Speaker: Stories from a spring trip to Finland

Meet Our October Presenter: Janis “Matty” Mathison
Janis “Matty” Mathison grew up right here in Wi******er and attended Grand View School before heading to Augsburg College. She spent 37 years teaching high school in Shawano, where she also coached volleyball and track—including two state championship volleyball teams.

These days, Matty lives in an old log cabin along the Wolf River, heats it with wood she splits and stacks herself, and considers 28 degrees her favorite temperature. She loves coffee, dogs, snow, good friends and family—and has rescued nine dogs over the years.

Matty took Norwegian in college (although she admits she only remembers the table prayer!) and has now cross-country skied in all the Scandinavian countries. At our October gathering, she’ll share stories from her spring trip to Finland.

UFF DA! This should be fun!

Good photo of the general store in Allenville, new photo so we don't have info on it yet? Can anyone help us out?
09/15/2026

Good photo of the general store in Allenville, new photo so we don't have info on it yet? Can anyone help us out?

Founded in 1983 by a dedicated group of charter members, the Wi******er Area Historical Society was born out of a shared...
09/08/2026

Founded in 1983 by a dedicated group of charter members, the Wi******er Area Historical Society was born out of a shared passion for local heritage. From the very beginning, the organization resolved to actively preserve and explore the unique histories of Clayton, Vinland, Wi******er, and Wolf River, ensuring their stories inspire generations to come.
If you or someone you know has materials or memories to share, we would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak with you!

A photo of Grace Lutheran Church of Wi******er from a 1956 calendar.
09/06/2026

A photo of Grace Lutheran Church of Wi******er from a 1956 calendar.

If you were there, you are currently in a food coma. Ha! You just can't beat a potluck. The September Membership Gath...
09/04/2026

If you were there, you are currently in a food coma. Ha!

You just can't beat a potluck. The September Membership Gathering went off without a hitch. Thank you to all the volunteers that help with preparation and clean-up. As our President Glenn Winkler said, "Many hands, make light work."

The annual election of officers was held. The next issue of 'Around the Hill' will feature the team that will lead us into the future, as we preserve and celebrate our past.

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5270 Ann Street
Larsen, WI
54947

Opening Hours

Thursday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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(920)7780099

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