Permanent Exhibits

Milwaukee Road Caboose

Caboose

The caboose is open for viewing on special occasions or by appointment.

Swan Room

The Swan Room

The Swan Room is an elegant parlor just off the main room on the first floor of the museum.

One Room School House

One Room School House

This display has become one of the most popular with young people as they study Wisconsin history.

Our Community at War

Our Community At War

The exhibit contains literally thousand of artifacts dating as far back as the War of 1812 to the current War on Terrorism.

Evangelical Lutheran Church Steeple

Evangelical Lutheran Church Steeple

The Dodge County Historical Society is proud to preserve the second steeple.

Swan Room

Harold Hempel Rock Collection

The rocks are an extensive collection developed over a lifetime by Harold and Pearl Hempel of Beaver Dam.

One Room School House

1902 Rambler

The star of the museum's collection was originally equipped with kerosene-powered lamps.

Our Community at War

Era Jewelry Collection

Among other items on permanent display at the Historical Society is an era jewelry collection.