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Sharing the stories of Portage County, Wisconsin through education and preservation, PCHS presents resources, exhibits, and programming that cover the various histories of Stevens Point, Plover, Amherst and the smaller communities of the county.

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Portage County Cultural Festival's Beginnings

Portage County Cultural Festival's Beginnings

Portage County Cultural Festival's Beginnings

The Portage County Cultural Festival (PCCF) is celebrating their 34th year in 2025. Started in 1992, PCCF has multiplied the vendors and...

Apr 156 min read

Engford Family Circus: Part 3

Engford Family Circus: Part 3

Engford Family Circus: Part 3

To read part 1: https://www.pchswi.org/post/the-engford-family-circus-part-1 To read part 2: https://www.pchswi.org/post/the-engford-fami...

Feb 1412 min read

The Engford Family Circus: Part 2

The Engford Family Circus: Part 2

The Engford Family Circus: Part 2

To read part 1: https://www.pchswi.org/post/the-engford-family-circus-part-1 Family Tree Robert Engford : June 8, 1883 - February 17,...

Feb 1111 min read

Craft your own experience with history through Portage County Historical Society's events! Click the titles below to learn more.

Tours

Experience Portage County History through a variety of different tours.

Events

Learn about upcoming events at our various locations.

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Presentations

We feature regular talks on various aspects of the county's past.

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