News & Events

Shawano Has History Earns Statewide Recognition The Shawano community has another reason to celebrate. The Shawano Has History project has earned statewide recognition, receiving the 2026 Wisconsin...

Visit the Shawano County Historical Society's booth at the 2026 Shawano County Fair.  We'll be set up, as always, in the Farmer's Exhibition Building. Our theme this year is “Fishing, Trapping, and...

The Lieg Building 126 S. Main Street in Shawano 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 and Danny Darling...

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...

Chaimson's Fair Store Building 134 S. Main Street in Shawano 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...

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.   ...

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...

Discovering Shawano’s History Through Plaques & Places Our first Shawano Has History: Plaques & Places Class and Tour was such a success that we are holding another this spring! Please join...

 Will you be our Valentine? Valentine's Day is a day when we appreciate all the "loves" in our lives!  We're wishing happy Valentine's Day to all our members and supporters with the special...