About Us

On November 22, 1919, A meeting was called to organize a branch of the State Archaeological and Historical Society in Winnebago County. Clarence T. Olen, Charles Koehn, Ralph Buckstaff, Nile Behncke, and Arthur Kannenberg met and formed the Winnebago Archaeological and Historical Society. In its early days, the society was a major proponent in marking and preserving historical sites and surveying archaeological sites in Winnebago County. The society also helped establish the Oshkosh Public Museum.

Today, the organization is known as the Winnebago County Historical Society and maintains a strong presence in historical preservation in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The society is located at 234 Church Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in the former residence of John R. Morgan–founder of the Morgan Company. The Morgan House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and is a house museum consistent with 1880s furnishings and fine art.

The Winnebago County Historical Society maintains a strong presence in historical preservation in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The society is located at 234 Church Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the former residence of John R. Morgan–founder of the Morgan Company. The Morgan House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and is a house museum consistent with 1880s furnishings and fine art. We are open the First Friday of every month from 6-8p and in June, July and August we are open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9am until Noon or by booking an appointment. Tours last about 45 minutes and are free for all visitors. We look forward to seeing you at the Morgan House!

OUR MISSION

WCHS unravels history by breathing life into forgotten tales, collecting and sharing stories and artifacts that define our community, and inviting community members to actively participate in preserving the rich history of our area.

OUR VISION

WCHAS unearths, cultivates, and shares the vibrant history of Winnebago County through engaging programs, education, and preservation efforts.

Board of Directors

Austin Frederick – President

Stacey Frank – Vice President

LeeAnn Morrill – Secretary

Greg Bellmer – Treasurer

Verna Hassenfeldt

Julie Johnson

Dawn McKone

Bobbie Nelson

Shelli Ven Rooy

Charles Williams

Randy Domer - Chairman Emeritus

Dean Sandeman - Emeritus Board Member