Buildings & Displays
The Rusk County Historical Society Museum features 13 buildings and outdoor displays of historical items from Rusk County and the State of Wisconsin.
Donate
To continue with updates, additions, and renovations, the Rusk County Historical Society Museum relies on donations. If you enjoy history or have enjoyed the exhibits at the museum, please consider donating.
1920s House
Step into the past when you visit our restored farmhouse resembling a house from the early 1900s. The home is furnished with items similar to what would have been in an original house of that era.
Exhibition Building
View themed collections from Rusk County’s past. The collections contain everything from tools and apparel to educational equipment and photography.
Little Red Schoolhouse
The Little Red Schoolhouse is the premier exhibit at the museum. The schoolhouse was built about 1900 just north of Glen Flora and was the first building to be located on the museum grounds in 1974.
Teacher's Cabin
The teacher’s cabin was last used in 1937 and was home to teachers who taught in the Town of Willard. The cabin was donated and moved to the museum grounds in 1989.
Flambeau Mine Visitors Center
The Flambeau Mine Visitors Center was originally located above the Flambeau Mine which operated for four years between 1993 and 1997. There are displays of the local mine and the history of mining around the world.
Gates County Courthouse
Gates County was renamed Rusk County in 1905. The courthouse was used from 1902 until 1996 when the space was needed for the new Rusk County Courthouse.
Henry Golat Building
On your way into the museum, you can visit the Henry Golat Building to sign the guest book and purchase souvenirs. There are also several research documents that you can peruse.
Jones LeCount Building
You can view several military collections on display for different time periods. A military uniform display is featured in the Jones LeCount Building.
Log Cabin
We have a fully furnished replica of a log cabin like one that would have been used by early Wisconsin settlers.
Logging & Farm Equipment
Our Logging & Farm Equipment Building is a great place to view logging and farming equipment from the past.
Outdoor Displays
We have several outdoor displays to complete your historical trip through Rusk County. These include farm equipment, a jail, a tank, and rail equipment.