Visit Us
From restored buildings and engaging exhibits to hands-on activities and special events, the Portage County Historical Society offers unique experiences for visitors of all ages. Plan your visit today and discover how history lives on in Portage County.
If you'd like to arrange a group tour, please email education@pchswi.org.
Heritage Park
Located at 2700 Madison Avenue, Plover, WI
Heritage Park is home to 11 historic buildings, immersive exhibits, and seasonal programming for all ages.
Fall 2026 Hours (September-December):
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Fridays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Closed:
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November: In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and to prepare for Holiday Season
What’s Open:
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General Store Gift Shop
Step into a fully restored early 20th-century general store and browse our selection of dozens of local history books, PCHS Merchandise, historical photographs, and more! Don't forget to stop at the candy counter during your visit!
Can't make it, but you'd still like to see some of our spaces here? Check out our virtual tours!
How to take a virtual tour video link
Old Methodist Church: This tour takes you through the Church when it had the feature exhibit We Just Wanted to Play inside. Tour link
Hei Corners School: This one-room schoolhouse is used by local elementary students every year. Take a look at this historic schoolhouse using the tour link.
Rising Star Mill
Located at 3190 County Road Q in Nelsonville
Open by Appointment or During Special Events
Built in 1868, the Rising Star Mill is one of Wisconsin’s last remaining grist mills of its kind.
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Available for private tours by appointment - email education@pchswi.org
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Hosts select events including our Music at the Mill Concert Series
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Rental available for weddings, photography sessions, and other private events - Book Now!
Can't make it, but you'd still like to see the space? Take a virtual tour of the mill using the link below!
How to take a virtual tour video link
Rising Star Mill virtual tour link
Beth Israel Synagogue Museum
Located at 1475 Water Street in Stevens Point
Open by Appointment Only
The Beth Israel Synagogue Museum serves as an educational resource exploring the history of Stevens Point’s once-thriving Jewish community. Built in 1905, it is the third-oldest synagogue building in Wisconsin—and the oldest with its original sanctuary still intact. Through interpretive displays and preserved architectural features, visitors gain insight into the cultural and religious life of one of the region’s immigrant communities.
Not able to visit, but you'd still like to see the space? Check out our virtual tour using the link below!
How to take a virtual tour video link
Beth Israel Synagogue virtual tour link