Athens Area Historical Society

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Athens Area Historical Society As such, we collect and preserve a wide variety of materials from different time periods. These views may be offensive or harmful by today's standards.

The Athens Area Historical Society goal is acquire and maintain historical materials like documents, photographs,
artifacts, and audio recordings related to the Village of Athens, Wisconsin and
the surrounding area. *Acquire and maintain historical materials like documents, photographs,
artifacts, and audio recordings related to the Village of Athens, Wisconsin and
the surrounding area.
*Provide opportunities for members of the public to view, read, and hear
historical materials that were acquired and maintained.
*Provide education to individuals of all ages related to the history of the Village
of Athens and the surrounding area. Disclaimer: The Athens Area Historical Society and Historical Preservation

The Athens Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our community. However, it is important to note that the Society does not endorse or share the beliefs or attitudes expressed in these materials. Historical documents, artifacts, and images often reflect the prevailing social, political, and cultural views of their time. By presenting these materials without commentary, we aim to provide a complete and accurate picture of our past, allowing visitors to draw their own conclusions. It is our hope that by studying the past, we can learn from its mistakes and work towards a more just and equitable future.

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09/25/2026

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Hop on the bus and take a ride into Marathon County and through history! The Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks is hos...
09/18/2026

Hop on the bus and take a ride into Marathon County and through history! The Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks is hosting their third annual Tour de Marathon County on Saturday 26, 2026.

This year the tour will head west into the county and explore five communities with the assistance of local volunteers. The jam-packed itinerary includes:

Explore the exhibits of the Marathon Heritage Center and head out for a guided tour of downtown Marathon.

Step inside St. Patrick’s in Halder, built in 1906, to admire its beauty, as well as learn about the building and its community.

Join in the celebration of Rozellville’s 145th Anniversary with a guided tour provided by the Stratford Area Historical Society - and of course cake!

Head to the very edge of the county and stop in at the Spencer Area Historical Society for a tour of the town.

Lastly, pay a visit to Athens where the Athens Area Historical Society will lead us on a journey through the history of downtown.

Of course, the bus ride will include some surprises along the way.

The tour begins at the St. Andrew Lutheran Church Parking lot at 150202 County Rd NN. Participants are asked to arrive at 11:45 am to ensure the bus can leave promptly at noon.

Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased on line at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tour-de-marathon-county--2026.

More information and all updates about the tour are available online at the Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks page and website, www.wausauhistoriclandmarks.org.

Contact Christine at [email protected] or 715-212-9922 with any questions about the tour.

Come down to the Athens Fair and check out some of our historical items on display.
08/22/2026

Come down to the Athens Fair and check out some of our historical items on display.

08/18/2026

✨ Discover Athens History at the Fair! 🎪

Heading to the Athens Fair? Make sure to drop by the Community Hall to view a unique collection of local historical artifacts! Explore the stories, people, and memories that shaped our community.

See you at the hall! 👋

👉 Visit us online: https://www.athenswihistory.org/

✨ See Athens History Come Alive at the Athens Fair! ✨The Athens Area Historical Society is returning to the Community Ha...
08/16/2026

✨ See Athens History Come Alive at the Athens Fair! ✨

The Athens Area Historical Society is returning to the Community Hall! Drop in while you're at the fair to view our collection of historical artifacts and discover the stories that shaped our community.

Bring the family and relive the past! 👋📜

👉 Visit our website for more local history:

Welcome to the Athens Area Historical Society!

Come visit us on Tuesday at the Athens Farmers Market!
07/20/2026

Come visit us on Tuesday at the Athens Farmers Market!

Have you seen the new historic photo mural on the east side of the Power Plant Building at 708 Mueller Street in Athens...
07/15/2026

Have you seen the new historic photo mural on the east side of the Power Plant Building at 708 Mueller Street in Athens (Home of the new Black Creek Coffee ship and Flowers by Laurie)?

If not, we hope you’ll stop by soon — it is truly something special. This beautiful mural brings together historic images of Athens’ people, businesses, schools, churches, farms, fairs, and landmarks, offering a glimpse into the rich history that helped shape our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Tom and Lorene Mueller and the Marathon County Historical Society on this meaningful project.

More than a collection of photographs, this mural is a lasting tribute to the people, businesses, and organizations that helped make Athens what it is today.

We invite everyone to stop by, take a look, and enjoy this wonderful piece of local history.

We are so appreciative to have had the opportunity to collaborate on this wonderful historical mural to share the histor...
07/08/2026

We are so appreciative to have had the opportunity to collaborate on this wonderful historical mural to share the history of the Athens area!

Good Morning! We are open until 1pm. Come over after the Dairy Breakfast and check out our newly donated items that we a...
06/06/2026

Good Morning! We are open until 1pm. Come over after the Dairy Breakfast and check out our newly donated items that we are sharing for the first time. We also have popcorn to snack on.

Athens Area Historical Society had a great open house at the Athens Fire Hall this evening!Andy Hoeft donated a historic...
06/06/2026

Athens Area Historical Society had a great open house at the Athens Fire Hall this evening!

Andy Hoeft donated a historical item from Krueger and Busche Meat Market. Coincidentally Doug and Kurt Krueger, descendants of Krueger and Busche Meat Market owner, arrived about two minutes later. They had a great visit.

Seeing community members talking, reminiscing, and sharing stories is the best part of our open houses!

Come visit us Saturday June 6 - from 7:00 - 1:00.

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PO Box 44
Athens, WI
54411

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