Dedicated to the preservation, restoration and interpretation of Beloit's history!
The Beloit Historical Society is the oldest historical society in Rock County, Wisconsin. Headquartered on the west side, the society manages two sites: the Lincoln Center and the Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead. The Beloit Historical Society is comprised of five buildings and an area of 30 acres.
Programs and events of community interest are held throughout the year at both facilities. Our schedule of events is available at the Lincoln Center or on our webpage under UPCOMING EVENTS!
Sharing Beloit's history to enhance community pride.
1917 - 1986 Beloit High School Yearbooks Available
Beloit Heritage Cookbook - $10.00
1897-1989 Beloit City Directories - $25.00
"Century of a City: Photographic History" 120pg. Glossy Paperback - $24.00
"History of the Beloit Fire Department 1854-1982" - $15.00
Reminder Calandar with historic pictures of Beloit - $10.00
"Pioneer Beloit" by Arthur Luebke - Book about early Beloit history - $15.00
"Sparks from the Flaming Wheel" - A collection of essays range from memories of local business and industry to recollections of family and childhood, and the volume is full of archival photographs. - $15.00
"Taming the Blue" - by Marge Van Galder - Book about avation history - $10.00
"Wisconsin Angel: Cordelia Harvey - Civil War Heroine" by Jane Walrath Solem - $12.95
Further Reading & Information available:
About Beloit
- Beloit Historical's First 100 Years
- Beloit Physician History
- Court History Of Rock County, Wisconsin
- From Beloit Iron Works To Beloit Corporation
- Hall of Fame: Alphabetical
- Hall of Fame: By Year
Wars
- Canongate
- Civil War Service Records
- Lincoln Conspiracy
- Underground Railroad
- World War I Service Records
People Of Beloit
- Albert Wirz: Victim Of The Titanic
- Following The Sky: Celebrating Beloit Aviation
- Johnny Watts: The State's First Black Basketball Star
- Roy Chapman Andrews: A Real Indiana Jones
Photos
- Photos
Angel Museum
1 miles
A hidden gem. We were the only ones here and the owner walked around with us for awhi... Wright Museum-Art-Beloit Clg
1 miles
Logan Museum of Anthropology
1 miles
Lots of good info here, it's a small museum run by Beloit College, open to the public...to add Beloit Historical Society map to your website;
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