The Chetek Area Museum, operated by the Chetek Area Historical Society, Inc., is a membership supported non-profit organization that collects, promotes and interprets history of the Chetek area in northern Wisconsin. The mission of the Museum is to preserve and offer Chetek area history to all who have lived in, or vacationed in, or visited the Chetek area.
The Museum rooms are dedicated to the following: Native American & Early Settlers
Lumber Industry & Farming
Resorts & Tourism
Local Business & Industry
Local Military
Chetek Heritage & Local Heroes
The Museum rooms are dedicated to the following: Native American & Early Settlers
Lumber Industry & Farming
Resorts & Tourism
Local Business & Industry
Local Military
Chetek Heritage & Local Heroes
GENERAL INFORMATION:
HOURS: PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL 2021, OR WHEN IT IS DEEMED SAFE FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS. ________________________________ January-March: closed Open by appointment: 715-255-0482 SPRING HOURS: April - May Friday-Saturday - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm SUMMER HOURS: June - August Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm FALL HOURS: September & October Friday & Saturday - 12:00- 3:00pm _____________________________________________ Other visits by appointment Contact: Robin Fossum 715.642.2414 or rkfossum@gmail.com Admission: Free The Chetek Area Museum is a: BLUE STAR MUSEUM - free tours to all active military personnel ~ |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS:
Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Society are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except Nov, Dec, and Jan.), 4:30pm, Chetek Area Museum, 728 Second Street, Chetek, WI. BOARD MEETINGS - 2020....4:30pm Tuesday, April 20 - cancelled Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday, August 25 Tuesday, September 22 - Annual Membership Meeting (cancelled due to Covid-19 virus) Tuesday, October 27 Annual Membership Meeting - Next Annual Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 4:30pm - cancelled Thank you to donors & volunteers! Wine & Cheese Reception - at the Museum _________________________________ FOR MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS Are you interested in volunteering at the Museum? Volunteers typically work 1-4 days a month, 2-4 hours per day. For information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Ingrid Rothenbuehler at rothim44@gmail.com. ______________________________ |
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*****ABOUT OUR MUSEUM *****
The Chetek Area Historical Society purchased a building for
the Chetek Area Museum, it was the former Nelson Realty building, 728 Second Street, Chetek,
the new permanent home for the Museum. The Museum was previously located in a storefront
on Knapp Street, the Chetek Senior Center, and first established in 1979 in the Chetek Calhoun Library
by our founder, the late Hazel Calhoun.
Opening date in our new location was May 26, 2014.
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For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Ingrid Rothenbuehler (Volunteer Coordinator) - rothim44@gmail.com
or
Robin Fossum (Executive Director) - rkfossum@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Flowers & Treasurers Sale - Saturday, June 1, 2020
Fourth of July Chetek Parade 2020- Sno-cone & Popcorn fundraiser at the Museum!
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Copyright 2020
Chetek Area Historical Society, Inc.
*****ABOUT OUR MUSEUM *****
The Chetek Area Historical Society purchased a building for
the Chetek Area Museum, it was the former Nelson Realty building, 728 Second Street, Chetek,
the new permanent home for the Museum. The Museum was previously located in a storefront
on Knapp Street, the Chetek Senior Center, and first established in 1979 in the Chetek Calhoun Library
by our founder, the late Hazel Calhoun.
Opening date in our new location was May 26, 2014.
______________________________________
For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Ingrid Rothenbuehler (Volunteer Coordinator) - rothim44@gmail.com
or
Robin Fossum (Executive Director) - rkfossum@gmail.com
___________________________________
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Flowers & Treasurers Sale - Saturday, June 1, 2020
Fourth of July Chetek Parade 2020- Sno-cone & Popcorn fundraiser at the Museum!
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Copyright 2020
Chetek Area Historical Society, Inc.