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Jackson County Historical Society - Wisconsin Jackson County Historical Society Museum located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Preserving the Past....Educating the Present....Inspiring the Future!

The Jackson County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, education and sharing our vast history, culture and heritage through exhibits, photographs and music for the past, present and future generations. The Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, education and sharing our vast history, culture and heritage through exhibits, photographs and music for the past, present and future generations. Locations:
-Main Office (Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center) at 34 South 1st Street in Black River Falls. 715-284-5314 or jacksoncohistory.gmail.com Web site: jchs-wi.org

-Carnegie Museum at 321 Main Street in Black River Falls.
-Spring Creek Schoolhouse Museum at N5311 Moss Hill Road in Black River Falls.

-History & Genealogy Research:
Visit the Jackson County Historical History & Research Center (Historic Ford Garage) at 34 South 1st Street in Black River Falls. By appointment at 715-284-5314 or email at [email protected] - Website: jchs-wi.org

Membership Rates:
Individual: $25.00/yr, Couples: $30.00/yr, Business/Organization: $150.00/yr. Please send checks to: Jackson Co Historical Society P.O. Box 37 Black River Falls, WI 54615

In this week's Banner Journal. Thank you to our Board member, Maria Kaul Casper for putting together this article.
11/05/2026

In this week's Banner Journal. Thank you to our Board member, Maria Kaul Casper for putting together this article.

Happy Halloween!From the Jackson County Historical Society Archives....Charles Van Schaick photo in the early 1900's chi...
10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!

From the Jackson County Historical Society Archives....

Charles Van Schaick photo in the early 1900's children in costumes.

Preserving the Past... Educating the Present... Inspiring the Future!
jchs-wi. org

Take a look back at last year's Undertaking the Wisconsin Death Trip event in 2025! A hauntingly memorable event celebra...
10/31/2026

Take a look back at last year's Undertaking the Wisconsin Death Trip event in 2025! A hauntingly memorable event celebrating the dark and fascinating history of Black River Falls.

10/30/2026
The Jackson County Historical Society was happy to participate in last Saturday’s Downtown Trick or Treating event! It w...
10/30/2026

The Jackson County Historical Society was happy to participate in last Saturday’s Downtown Trick or Treating event!

It was wonderful to see so many little ghosts, goblins, and creative costumes out enjoying the Halloween festivities throughout downtown. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make the event a fun and memorable community tradition!

From all of us at the Jackson County Historical Society, we wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!

From the Jackson County Historical Society Archives....Early 1900's child in costume.Preserving the Past... Educating th...
10/30/2026

From the Jackson County Historical Society Archives....

Early 1900's child in costume.

Preserving the Past... Educating the Present... Inspiring the Future!
jchs-wi. org

10/29/2026

This photographic postcard was sent to Amanda Borreson in Taylor, Wisconsin in 1910 from her brother August in Laona, Wisconsin (near Rhinelander). The precious card is damaged, faded and folded after many years of handling. The iconic image of two men sitting on a crescent Moon was taken in an unknown photographers photo booth. This old card is the inspiration for a Moon photo booth for taking pictures of trick-or-treaters in their costumes, at the annual Halloween party in Taylor. The Taylor Museum has recreated the Moon and it will be at the party Saturday night to capture images and make history. Take a trip to the Moon, and never leave town! Happy Halloween!

10/28/2026

Halloween Costumes,
Rochester, MN, c.1920?
Photo by Elmer Aune, donated by Evelyn Lien.

10/27/2026

Unknown names but photos taken in Black River Falls in the late 1800's. Thought these were fitting for some fun for Halloween. The net the woman is wearing was for protection from dust, wind, debris, and bugs while traveling in open carriages.

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34 South 1st Street
Black River Falls, WI
54615

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+17152845314

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