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From the Archives
This page features blog posts from various authors telling the stories
of Portage County, Wisconsin while utilizing the resources of
the Portage County Historical Society


Polka Music in Portage County
Polka has strong roots in Portage County. Check out this blog article to learn the history of the genre and reminisce about great local bands.
Art Stevenson
19 hours ago7 min read
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Rock and Roll in Portage County
Rock and roll music has been enjoyed and played in Portage County for decades. Read this blog article to learn about some of our notable local bands.
Art Stevenson
May 1319 min read
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Country and Country Rock Music in Portage County
Check out this blog article for the fascinating history of country and country rock music in Portage County.
Art Stevenson
Apr 1516 min read
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First Nation Music in Portage County
Music from local tribal nations has echoed in Portage County for centuries. Read on to learn the history of the local tribes here and some of their diverse music history.
Cheyenne Witzeling
Mar 1811 min read
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Folk Music in Portage County
Folk music is the musical expression of a person, a group, or an entire culture, based on ways of life, customs, and traditions. Read on to learn about some of the folk music that has been performed in Portage County.
Art Stevenson
Feb 187 min read
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Old Time Fiddling and Progressive String Bands in Portage County
Fiddling has been in Portage County since at least the 1860s and still lives on today! Check out these historic and current local bands.
Art Stevenson
Jan 147 min read
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Bluegrass Music in Portage County
Take a step back in time to see how bluegrass music has evolved since 1945.
Art Stevenson
Dec 16, 202519 min read
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