Beloit Historical Society of Beloit Wisconsin

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

Membership

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

Membership

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

A unique opportunity for students in grades 3-12 was the “What America Means to Me” essay contest, hosted by the Beloit Historical Society and Visit Beloit. This contest invited elementary, intermediate, and high school students to share their personal insights on what America signifies to them. We are excited to present the selected entries to you. Click the box to read the entries.

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Upcoming Events

Events Calendar

Share Your Big Hill Stories | Beloit College Archives

Share Your Big Hill Memorial Park Story

July 28 - November 30Beloit Historical Society

Support Our Mission

Be A Part Of Our History

Horace White Park | Historic Beloit Wisconsin

Membership Donate Volunteer

Victory Day Parade | Beloit Historical Society

Beloit History

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

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.

The Lincoln Center

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

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.

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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