by shawano_history_staff | Jul 21, 2026 | News & Events
The Lieg Building The 20th Shawano Has History plaque was installed on the Lieg Building at 126 S. Main Street in Shawano. We want to thank Jean Ranta for sponsoring this plaque. In 1924, John Lieg and his brother, Joseph purchased the property at 126 South Main...
by shawano_history_staff | Jul 16, 2026 | News & Events
New Media Inc. Shawano Has History Wins State Award! We are sharing exciting news, the Wisconsin State Historical Society has selected the Shawano County Historical Society and Leadership Shawano County as the recipients of the 2026 Board of Curators Public Program...
by shawano_history_staff | Jul 10, 2026 | News & Events
Chaimson's Fair Store The 19th Shawano Has History plaque was installed on the Chaimson’s Fair Store Building at 134 S. Main Street in Shawano. We want to thank Danny Chaimson for sponsoring this plaque. In 1903 Max Chaimson opened The Fair Store, a general store...
by shawano_history_staff | May 4, 2026 | News & Events
Preservation Press The Spring 2026 Preservation Press newsletter is published on the News & Events page or, follow the link above. This edition is full of interesting history articles, news, and events. Remember, if you become a member, you’ll receive a...
by shawano_history_staff | Apr 1, 2026 | News & Events
The Shawano County Historical Society is excited to host its 18th annual Rhubarb Fest on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Admission is free for the festival which will be held at Heritage Park, at 524 N Franklin Street in Shawano, from 10am to 3pm. Some of the features will...
by shawano_history_staff | Mar 23, 2026 | News & Events
Search Our Archives Our online archives are updated for photos, objects, and other items accessioned from April 2024 through March 2026. Since the early 2000’s we’re using PastPerfect Museum Software to accession donated collections through electronic means. The...
