• Arthur Missner Veterans Gallery and Memorial Reopens!

    We honor our war dead with new exhibits curated by Billy Priewe. So we never forget. See the stories behind the names, and learn of their historic efforts to preserve and protect our great country.

    The Lincoln Center

  • America 250 in Beloit

    This year communities across the nation celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. Beloit is proud to join this semi-quincentennial celebration with a full calendar of special activities and events to engage residents and visitors alike.

    America 250 in Beloit

  • Beloit Heritage Days

    Sep. 11-13, 2026
    At locations throughout Beloit

    Learn More
    Beloit Heritage Days 2025

  • Join Us!

    Beloit Historical Society Membership
    Dedicated to the preservation, restoration and interpretation of Beloit’s rich history.

    Membership
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  • The Arthur Missner Veterans Gallery and Memorial Reopens!

    We honor our war dead with new exhibits curated by Billy Priewe. So we never forget. See the stories behind the names, and learn of their historic efforts to preserve and protect our great country.

    The Lincoln Center

  • America 250 in Beloit

    This year communities across the nation celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. Beloit is proud to join this semi-quincentennial celebration with a full calendar of special activities and events to engage residents and visitors alike.

    America 250 in Beloit

  • Beloit Heritage Days

    Sep. 11-13, 2026
    At locations throughout Beloit

    Learn More
    Beloit Heritage Days 2025

  • Join Us!

    Beloit Historical Society Membership
    Dedicated to the preservation, restoration and interpretation of Beloit’s rich history.

    Membership
    Membership | Beloit Historical Society
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Beloit Historical Society is currently seeking candidates for the position of Office Manager.

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Upcoming Events

Events Calendar

Beloit Historical Society Hall of Fame Induction – Admission is free, donations are welcome

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree - Beloit Historical Society

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Beloit History

Learn the history of our local Greater Beloit region, centered at the confluence of the Rock River and Turtle Creek.

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Collections | Explore and Learn

Museum Collections

Explore for yourself the rich history of Beloit and the broader region through our on-site collections, artifacts and research archives. See also how to request assistance, contribute family stories and more.

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The Lincoln Center

The heart of the Beloit Historical Society and home to over 30,000 individual pieces of Beloit’s rich past.

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Research

The Beloit Historical Society (BHS) owns, curates, and provides access to collections and records related to the history of the City of Beloit and its surrounding area.

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Store

Books for sale about and from Beloit area residents are available for purchase. See what new books we have available and buy one today.

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About Us

The brief history and current roster of who the Beloit Historical Society are as well as photographs from over the years can be found here.

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Upcoming Events

Events Calendar

Beloit Historical Society Hall of Fame Induction – Admission is free, donations are welcome

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree - Beloit Historical Society

News & Announcements

Archive

Yesterday‘s Stories
Tomorrow’s Insights

Historical Photos

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As a non-profit, we rely on the generous support of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Whether you help support us through donations, membership, planned giving, endowment or volunteer time, we are grateful and honored to have every one of our supporters on board.

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