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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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The History of Pierce's Grocery Store

The History of Pierce's Grocery Store

The were once many small grocers in Portage County. This is the story of one of them - Pierce's Grocery Store in Plover.

Jules Iverson - Builder, Park Namesake, and Watchsmith?

Jules Iverson - Builder, Park Namesake, and Watchsmith?

Jules Iverson's name looms large in the Stevens Point area for the park that is named after him, but there is much more to learn about him.

It All Started with the Midway Tavern...

It All Started with the Midway Tavern...

Although I am a fifth-generation resident of Portage County and have been a public employee here throughout my entire teaching career,...

2023-2024 FEATURE EXHIBIT
We Just Wanted to Play:
The Story of Women's Athletics in Portage County
Presented by Sentry Insurance, the Portage County Historical Society presents a new exhibit at Heritage Park discussing the history of women's athletics in Portage County.

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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