The Vernon County Historical Society operates four historical sites:

The Vernon County Museum
Old St. Mary's Church Museum
The Foreaker One Room Schoolhouse
The historic Sherry-Butt House

Our autumn schedule is Monday through Friday, 11AM to 4PM
These hours are for the months of September, October, and November.

September Program at the History Center:
Gone But Not Forgotten:
History of the Wisconsin State School / Child Center

Presented by Jarrod Roll, Director of the Monroe County
Local History Room and Museum

Tuesday, September 22, at 7PM

Join us for a Walk in the Vernon County Cemetery

Sunday, September 27, 4PM

The cemetery is located just north of what was once the Vernon County
asylum and poor house, near the Erlandson Building off County Home Rd.

Annual Fund 2026

More important this year than ever.

Thank You!!! to EVERYONE who helped
make the new HVAC system a reality

Come visit our newly heated (and air-conditioned in the summer)
upper levels of exhibits

Get your t-shirts! Sweatshirts and Hoodies too!

Support the Vernon County Historical Society and help promote local history by buying a t-shirt or sweatshirt with our logo on it.

Available in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles. Purchase online from Bonfire

Vernon County Museum Hours:

June/July/Aug:      Monday - Friday 11-4; Saturday 10-2
Sept/Oct/Nov:       Monday - Friday 11-4
Dec/Jan/Feb:         Tuesday - Thursday 11-4
March/April/May:  Monday - Friday 11-4
-Or-
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT — contact us to schedule a time:
phone:608-637-7396 -or-
email: museum@vernoncountyhistory.org
The museum is closed on major holidays.