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The following is a current list of the programs offered by the Marathon County Historical Society. These programs have been designed for both children and adults and are available for use at your place or at the Historical Society's facilities. For more information or to schedule a program, please call (715) 842-5750.
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- 100 Years of Women's Fashion
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A presentation of dresses from each decade beginning with the 1870's and ending with the 1970's. Can also be used in conjunction with the related slide program.
- Turn-of-the-Century Trunk
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A collection of general household items from the 1890's to the 1920's.
- The One-Room Schoolhouse in America
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A history of the one-room schoolhouse in the 19th and 20th centuries with a special emphasis on Marathon County.
- Native Americans of Wisconsin
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
An exploration of the Native American tribes of Wisconsin from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
- The Fur Trade in the Upper Great Lakes
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A look at the fur trade operation in Wisconsin and on Lake Superior.
- 100 Years of Women's Hats
Pesenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A presentation of women's bonnets and hats from the 1860's. Men's hats also available by request.
- Apron Strings
Presenter: Anna Chilsen Straub
A history of aprons and the purpose they served in our local society.
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