Welcome to the Crandon Area Historical Society website. We invite you to explore our website and consider becoming a member of our society.
Our umbrella organization, the Forest County Historical and Genealogical Society, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to promote interest in Forest County’s history and archival materials.
Events & News
Summer is officially here, and we are ready to welcome you!
Step out of the heat and into our local history museum filled with photos and exhibits, including a new exhibit featuring Forest County railroads and depots by Sandy Plummer.
The museum, located at 105 E. Jefferson in downtown Crandon, is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Can’t make those times? Give us a call at 715-902-1620 to schedule an tour and make us a part of your summer traditions!
A special thanks to Lynnette Krueger for her patriotic displays and decorations at both the Museum and the Crandon Public Library.
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Big News for Main Street: Our Historic Banner Program is Growing!
If you’ve taken a stroll down Crandon’s main street lately, you’ve probably noticed a bit more color and history hanging above the sidewalks. We are absolutely thrilled to announce that, thanks to a deeply generous donation from a local family, we were able to add 10 additional historic banners to our lineup this summer! But…
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Memorial Day Service
Our society is pleased to announce a donation to our archival collection of a full-length video presentation of the 2025 Memorial Day service held in the Forest County Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Crandon. The video includes the entire ceremony in which local residents gathered to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country…
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Music on the Porch – Summer 2025
Music has always been at the heart of community life—and this summer, we’re bringing that spirit alive once again at the Carter House Museum! Join us at 105 W. Jackson Street in Downtown Crandon for our “Music on the Porch” summer series—three evenings of live music, local history, and community connection. Our final event will…