Explore Our Collections
To see a portion of our expansive collections, please visit our public archive, linked below.
Portage County Historical Society's Public Archive
Portage County Historical Society Collections Stored at the UWSP Archives
1965 Stevens Point Renumbering Guide
Research Requests
PCHS cares for a massive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs. Our knowledgeable staff can help researchers with everything from school projects to genealogy to curious questions. If you'd like to make a research request, please email collections@pchswi.org. (Please note: research requests for individuals are $25 per hour and $100 per hour for businesses. This fee is waived if you are a PCHS member)
Additional Research Resources
There are other great resources to help you research our area's history. Here is a list of links that may assist you.
Portage County Public Library Research Page
Portage County Public Library Genealogy and Local History Research Page
Find A Grave - Portage County Cemeteries
Portage County Public Library - Tattler Yearbook Collection
UW - Stevens Point GIS project - Breathing New Life into the Historical U.S. Census