Old Photos with the Photo Doctor
Saturday, September 6th from 9am-1pmOregon Area Historical Society Museum Do you have photos that need some help? Either faded, damaged, or torn, the Photo Doctor can help! Get a free estimate on how much it would cost to restore your photos. Get advice on how to safely store and share your photos and talk about local […]
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 5 from 5-8pmKaiser Fireman Park, 245 Brook St Visit the Historical Society booth at National Night Out! National Night Out is a nationwide event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out is an evening of fun, food, and connection. Our […]
Our American Story – Community Conversation
Monday, July 62:00-4:00pm at the Oregon Public Library See the event and register at https://oregonpl.librarycalendar.com/event/our-american-story-18895 Connect and Reflect with the Oregon Area Historical Society and PBS Wisconsin for America’s 250th Anniversary! The Oregon Area Historical Society and the Oregon Public Library is partnering with PBS Wisconsin to bring our community together to connect and reflect […]
Give Local at Culvers
Give Local – CulversMonday, June 2, 20254-8pm, Oregon Culvers Enjoy tasty Culver’s Food and support Oregon Area Historical Society. A percentage of all sales will be donated to OAHS!
Ice Cream and Pie Social
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 6-8pmWaterman/Triangle Park, 101 Janesville St. The Oregon Area Historical Society is hosting its annual Ice Cream and Pie Social! Pies, cookies, ice cream, and treats will be sold starting at 6pm. All proceeds go to the Oregon Area Historical Society. The Oregon Community Band concert will begin music at 7. […]
Charles Anthony
Charles Anthony was born in Rutland, Wisconsin on April 18, 1857. He married Miss Philena Chidester in December, 1885. For their honeymoon, Chalres and Philena took the noon train to, then went on to Nebraska to spend a few weeks with relatives. In 1888, the spring live Charles lived near became known as Anthony Creek […]
Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 12-2pmOregon Area Senior Center, 219 Park StreetCalling all members! Attend the annual membership meeting. Pot luck lunch provided. Meeting will be held at the Oregon Area Senior Center located at 219 Park St. in Oregon, Wisconsin. Back to Events
Business Expo
Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 4-6pmOregon Village Hall, 100 N. Alpine ParkwayThe Historical Society will be at the Oregon Chamber Business Expo. Join us on Thursday, March 13 from 4-6pm at new Village Hall at 100 N. Alpine Parkway! Back to Events
Lyman L. Hanan
Lyman L. Hanan was born 1824 in New York and lived in Rutland, Wisconsin. He was mustered on December 3, 1863 into the Wisconsin 33rd Infantry and transferred to the 11th, Co. F. He Served in the Louisiana and Alabama campaign against Mobile and in the siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely. He was […]