The Rice Lake Chamber May Member Spotlight is the Barron County Historical Society Inc DBA Pioneer Village Museum. For over sixty years, they have been preserving and interpreting the history of Northwestern Wisconsin.

Each year, thousands of people from around the world visit the Pioneer Village Museum. Hundreds of volunteers give thousands of hours a year to perform essential tasks – performing administrative duties, restoring historic buildings, and overseeing operations for guests, to name a few.

Many have provided historic artifacts, including many of the historic buildings that make up the museum. Furthermore, in addition to gate and on-site sales revenues, individuals, business and corporate donors supply significant funding every year.

Pioneer Village Museum – BCHS puts on a ton of events every year including school tours, a Flea Market, Native American Heritage Days, Strawberry Fest and so much more. Check them out online at https://www.pioneervillagemuseum.org/events-c1wfi.

Currently they are actively trying to fundraise for a Welcome Center. This new facility will serve as the catalyst to expand the Pioneer Village Museum from a seasonal summer attraction into a year-round resource for thousands of people to use. It will also serve as a tourist attraction, generating additional revenues for the museum as well as numerous local businesses. You can see plans, more information, and how to donate online at https://www.pioneervillagemuseum.org/welcome.

I highly recommend checking out the Pioneer Village Museum. It is a wonderful and educational asset to our area!