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 […]
Big Hill Memorial Park is officially 100 years old in 2026! To commemorate we invite you to be part of its story by sharing your memories and experiences.
Tickets are $40.00 each and must be purchased in advance!
Explore Beloit’s Black history – churches, industry, home life and the Great Migration. Pictured: John McCord, His role in the Great Migration to Beloit
The 4th annual Make Music Beloit celebration is Sunday June 21, 2026. The city will come alive with music in the streets, parks, offices, schools, and unique venues near you!
Told from the perspective of an owner of a “Safe House" in Illinois, hear how safe houses were used as a stopping point for the slaves to gain rest and nourishment before going on to safety in Canada.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the Beloit Historical Society with cupcakes, ice cream, old fashioned games and entertainment. Explore ways residents of Beloit celebrate in the exhibit A City Celebrates.
Numerous women played key roles in the establishment of our nation. What contributions did they make to our history?
845 Hackett St.
Beloit, WI 53511
608-365-7835
Tue & Thu: noon – 4pm
Wed. noon – 7pm
Or by appointment
info@beloithistory.org
