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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.

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.

Events Page

Officers

Rick Dexter

Rick Dexter

President
Beloit Historical Society
Jackie Jackson

Jackie Jackson

Vice President
Beloit Historical Society
Danielle Clifton

Danielle Clifton

Treasurer
Beloit Historical Society

Board

Robert Blakely

Robert Blakely

Beloit Historical Society
Ellen Joyce

Ellen Joyce

Beloit Historical Society
Mark Preuschl

Mark Preuschl

Beloit Historical Society
Sylvia López

Sylvia López

Beloit Historical Society
Betsy Schmiechen

Betsy Schmiechen

Beloit Historical Society
Tom Larsen

Tom Larsen

Beloit Historical Society

Staff

Donna Langford

Donna Langford

Executive Director
Beloit Historical Society
Joyce Carter

Joyce Carter

Administrative Assisten
Beloit Historical Society
Rick Dexter
Rick Dexter
President
Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
Vice President
Danielle Clifton
Danielle Clifton
Treasurer

Strategic Plan 2020-2023

Strategic Plan 2020-2023 | Beloit Historical Society
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Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation | Beloit Historical Society

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Bylaws

Bylaws 2021 | Beloit Historical Society

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Collections Access Policy

Collections Access Policy

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Collections Management Policy

Collections Management Policy | Beloit Historical Society

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Conservation Assessment

Collections Assessment 2017 | Beloit Historical Society

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2017-2019 Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan 2017-2019 | Beloit Historical Society

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IRS 990 Forms Disclosures | 2022-2024

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

Facilities Condition Report

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!

Strategic Plan
2020-2023

Strategic Plan 2020-2023 | Beloit Historical Society
View & Download

Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Incorporation | Beloit Historical Society

View & Download

Bylaws

Bylaws 2021 | Beloit Historical Society

View & Download

Collections Access Policy

Collections Access Policy

View & Download

Collections Management Policy

Collections Management Policy | Beloit Historical Society

View & Download

Conservation Assessment

Collections Assessment 2017 | Beloit Historical Society

View & Download

2017-2019 Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan 2017-2019 | Beloit Historical Society

View & Download

IRS 990 Forms Disclosures | 2022-2024

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

Facilities Condition Report

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!

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845 Hackett St.
Beloit, WI 53511
608-365-7835
Tue & Thu: noon – 4pm
Wed. noon – 7pm
Or by appointment
info@beloithistory.org

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