Beloit Historical Society

Arthur Missner Veteran's Gallery Reopening
2026-05-26 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 – 7:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦
2026-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | WI
5:00 pm – Annual Meeting
5:30 pm – Hor d’oeuvres
6:00 pm – Program (free – public invited)

Cheryl Caldwell, founder of the African American Historical Society of Beloit, presents:

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚”

Join Cheryl as she shares the rich history of Beloit’s African American community. Explore the Great Migration, recruitment and employment at Fairbanks Morse & Company, and the significant Edgewater Flats.

Members and guests are invited to join us for a free program at the conclusion of the annual meeting. The general public is also invited to attend the program and will be arriving about 5:30. Your attendance benefits the Society.

Lincoln Center
845 Hackett St.
Beloit, WI 53511

5:00 pm – Annual Meeting
5:30 pm – Hor d’oeuvres
6:00 pm – Program

The Beloit Chapter of DAR & the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-11 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
The Beloit Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at the Beloit Historical Society from April 2 to April 11, 2026.

The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology, and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.
Hours of display:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12pm to 4pm,
Wednesday 12pm to 7pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Group visits requiring other hours may contact the Beloit Historical Society.

“Her Story... A Tribute to Miss Beloit” Exhibit
2026-03-22 14:00 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States
Beloit Historical Society and Miss Beloit Scholarship Organization Present
“Her Story… A Tribute to Miss Beloit” Exhibit
The Miss Beloit Organization, in partnership with the Beloit Historical Society, proudly presents “Her Story… A Tribute to Miss Beloit,” a special exhibit celebrating the legacy, impact, and evolution of the Miss Beloit program since its founding in 1960.
The exhibit will officially open with a celebration on Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00 PM, inviting community members to step into a rich history of leadership, empowerment, and opportunity for young women in the Beloit community.
For more than six decades, the Miss Beloit program has provided young women with a platform to grow as leaders while pursuing higher education and community service. What began as a traditional pageant has evolved into a scholarship and leadership program emphasizing success, style, service, scholarship, and sisterhood—values that continue to guide participants today.
Visitors to the exhibit will experience a journey through the decades as they explore historic crowns, sashes, evening gowns, program books, photographs, and memorabilia that highlight the transformation of the program and the remarkable women who have represented Beloit.
A special portion of the exhibit will spotlight the organization’s youth mentorship initiatives, which have also evolved over time. What once began as the Princess Program has grown into Crown AcadeME, a mentorship experience designed to inspire confidence, leadership, and community involvement in young girls. Participants in the program are crowned and proudly known as Beloit’s Blossoms, symbolizing the growth and promise of the next generation of leaders.
The opening celebration on March 22nd will feature the 2026 delegates competing for the titles of Miss Beloit and MissBeloit’s Teen. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the delegates as they share their community service initiatives, talents, and personal reasons for competing in the program. The event offers a unique opportunity for the public to connect with the young women continuing the legacy of Miss Beloit.
“This exhibit is not just about crowns and titles,” organizers say. “It’s about the stories of women who have used this platform to grow as leaders, serve their communities, and support one another through sisterhood.”
The Beloit community is invited to attend the opening celebration and experience how the Miss Beloit program has inspired generations of women while continuing to empower the leaders of tomorrow.

Quilt & Textile Show
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

Trivia Night Fundraiser
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

Annual Membership Meeting
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

Shaping How We Lived
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

Women's History ExhibitWomen's Clubs
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31 | Beloit Historical Society, 845 Hackett St., Beloit, WI, 53511, United States

Achievements Against the OddsSoul Food Luncheon
2025-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Blackhawk Technical College, 6004 S. County Rd. G, Janesville, WI, 53546
