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The Chetek Area Calhoun Museum, operated by the Chetek Area Historical Society, Inc., is a membership-supported non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes and interprets the history of the greater Chetek area of northern Wisconsin. In addition to the collection of artifacts from times gone by, which are on display in downtown Chetek, the Museum also hosts a variety of events during the year that serve to entertain and teach people about life in another time.Planned Events for 2010Chuck Wagon dinner and raffle will highlight the summer season. Hostas for History offers wonderful hosta plants at a very nice price. Participation in the Liberty Fest parade. A Vintage Boat Rally is being planned for this summer. Those with ideas, boats, or hostas, or who might like to help, should contact us! The Museum has four focal points:
Chetek has had a number of manufacturing industries in its history. Displays of Chetek's manufacturing past tie in with the four focal points. ResourcesThe Chetek Area Calhoun Museum has many resources that may not be obvious to the casual observer. Our collection of Chetek High School yearbooks may be of interest. We are the official repository of a collection of Chetek Alert newspaper archives. Maps and booklets may not be on display, but are available. Ask for the tour behind the counter, or ask for something special. We may just have it! The Great QuestionThat great question, "Where did Chetek get its name?" There is no simple answer, but you can read more about it here. and more. . .Other web sites give more information on present day Chetek. Or visit the present day City of Chetek government web site here. The Museum is located at 120 Knapp Street in Chetek, and is open 1PM - 4:30 PM six days per week from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and may be available by appointment. |
The Mission of the MuseumTo document, preserve and teach the history of the Chetek area |
Other Historical SitesTimm Severud, local historian, has collected dozens of fascinating stories of the Check out our other links to other historical sites in and around the Chetek, Wisconsin area. |
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