Description

The newest exhibit at the Marathon County Historical Society, “The 1920s: Rebellion, Prosperity and Loss” is now open on the second-floor exhibit space of the Woodson History Center. Step back in time 100 years to learn what life was like in the roaring ‘20s and see how things were rapidly changing, even here in Marathon County, Wisconsin. This exhibit captures the excitement around new forms of media like the radio and moving pictures, the realities of enforcing a national Prohibition of alcohol, the growth of electrified appliances to modernize life at work and in the home, and much more. This exhibit was generously funded by the Dudley Foundation and by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. The Woodson History Center is located at 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, please call the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750, email us at info@marathoncountyhistory.org, or visit our website at www.marathoncountyhistory.org The Marathon County Historical Society operates the Woodson History Center and the Yawkey House Museum. Our mission is to collect, preserve and disseminate the knowledge of the history of Marathon County and Wisconsin. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/exhibits