About Us

Our goal is to be the center for sharing Beloit’s unique and diverse history.

We’re connecting people with Beloit’s history to inspire an inclusive, informed, and engaged community.

The Beloit Historical Society, founded in 1910, is the oldest historical society in Rock County, Wisconsin. Headquartered on the west side of town at the Lincoln Center, located in the heart of the Beloit Community. Its location sits upon space once occupied by Lincoln Junior High School from 1921 to 1985. Programs and events of community interest are held throughout the year. Our schedule of events is available at the Lincoln Center or on our Events page.

About Us

Our goal is to be the center for sharing Beloit’s unique and diverse history.

We’re connecting people with Beloit’s history to inspire an inclusive, informed, and engaged community.

The Beloit Historical Society, founded in 1910, is the oldest historical society in Rock County, Wisconsin. Headquartered on the west side of town at the Lincoln Center, located in the heart of the Beloit Community. Its location sits upon space once occupied by Lincoln Junior High School from 1921 to 1985. Programs and events of community interest are held throughout the year. Our schedule of events is available at the Lincoln Center or on our Events page.

Strategic Plan 2020-2023

Strategic Plan 2020-2023 | Beloit Historical Society

Strategic Plan
2020-2023

Strategic Plan 2020-2023 | Beloit Historical Society

We’re excited to share our latest annual filings with the IRS! We believe in being open and transparent, so feel free to click to view and download the documents right in your browser. Enjoy exploring!


2024 IRS 990, filed in 2025


2023 IRS Form 990, filed in 2024


2022 IRS Form 990, filed in 2023


IRS Determination as 501(c)3

In 2016, Angus Young conducted a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) for The Beloit Historical Society Building, which is located at 845 Hackett Street in Beloit, WI, and is fondly known as the Lincoln Center. The Beloit Historical Society has called this building home since 1989. Before that, it served as Lincoln Jr. High School! While the original three-story school has been taken down over the years, some charming pieces of history remain, like the original gym, which is now used as the collections storage room for the Beloit Historical Society. Feel free to click on the image to view and download it for your own records!