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Walworth County Historical Society
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Description

108 year old historical society:
Operates five buildings including
Webster House Museum 9 East Rockwell Street, Elkhorn,
Boyd Carriage Barn 210 S. Washington Street Elkhorn, WI,
Reinke Resource Center 210 S. Washington St., Elkhorn, WI,
Blooming Prairie School house and Sharon Townhall on the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, WI

Smal gift shop at Webster House, Tours May through October Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday or by appointment

Mission

To collect, preserve and share the history of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Programs

One-room school house tour and re-enactment for grade school students May, September, and October School Tours of Webster Houser by appointment

Governance

14 Member Board of Directors

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: False

Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
Street Address
210 South Washington Street
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 273
Elkhorn, WI 53121
phone: 262-723-7848
home page: www.walcohistory.org/
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Hours of Operation
May through October
Wednesday - Saturday1 PM - 4 PM

or by appointment

Admission
Museum Type(s)
Culture
General
History
Historic House
Historical Society
Library
Staff
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