Marathon County Historical Society presents Historic Holiday Homes of Wausau Tour

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The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to announce the launch of a new community tradition, the Inaugural Historic Holiday Homes of Wausau Tour, taking place Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This festive self-guided tour made possible by our sponsors, NorthStar Restoration Services and NorthStar Builds and invites the public inside some of Wausau’s most architecturally significant historic homes, beautifully decorated for the holiday season. The tour is designed to celebrate Wausau’s rich architectural heritage while raising funds to support the Historical Society’s mission of preservation, education, and community engagement. Attendance will be limited to 200 guests to ensure an intimate and respectful experience within each home. Featured Homes on the 2025 Tour Visitors will enjoy holiday décor, history, and architectural beauty inside the following properties: 403 McIndoe Street, Yawkey House 1314 Grand Avenue, Henry Miller House 521 Grant Street, Hiram C. Stewart House 903 Franklin Street, William LaSelle House 512 Franklin Street, William Devoe House, Wausau’s oldest residential building 604 Franklin Street, Lucia and John Ross House 507 McIndoe Street, Merritt Atwater House Guests will move from home to home at their own pace during the three-hour event. Each home will be staffed with trained docents and volunteers who will share the history and architectural significance of the property. Tickets for the tour are $50 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the Marathon County Historical Society’s preservation efforts and educational programming. For more information about the Historic Holiday Homes of Wausau Tour or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.ticketsource.com/mchstickets or contact 715-842-5750.