Learn About Adams County's Past
Visit Us ➜Our Mission
Our mission has always been to collect, preserve and display the history of Adams County. Our early projects included establishment of a small museum at the county fairgrounds, publishing a photographic history of the county, preservation of the Lecy pioneer log cabin, and preservation of the Niebull one-room country school.
Our History
The Adams County Historical Society was founded in January of 1974. Since then, we have been preserving the history of Adams County through our museums and restoration projects.
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Friendship, WI
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Heritage Center
This historic building was built in 1904 and since then has been occupied by the Adams County Title Office and several prominent businesses. Today it serves as the Adams County Heritage Center, the headquarters and primary museum of the Adams County Historical Society.
Learn MoreMcGowan House
The McGowan House was built in 1889 for the McGowan family and now operates as a museum of Victorian era living in Central Wisconsin.
Open for tours Saturdays in June through September from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
507 Main St.
Friendship, WI 53934
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Contact Us
- (608) 339-7733
- adams.co.wi.hist@gmail.com
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Adams County Historical Society
P.O. Box 264
Friendship, WI, 53934