• Beloit Historical Society: Past, Present and Future

Since its founding in 1910, the Beloit Historical Society has been connecting with the community to share Beloit’s stories. Step back in history as this presentation shares the growth and evolution of a local organization and learn its vision for its future.

• Black Beloit: An Overview of Black History in Beloit

Explore the rich heritage of Bblack history in Beloit from the first residents in the late 1800s through the Great Migration.

• Beloit’s Early Settlement

From Indigenous settlement to the creation of a city, this program shares the story of Caleb Blodgett, the New England Emigrating Company and the development of local business.

• Time “Travel”: A History of Transportation in Beloit

Over the last two centuries, Beloit has been home to major changes in transportation, not only to get you around town, but to move people and things in and out of the city.

• Growth of a City series

Beloit’s Women’s Clubs – During the late 1800s, women’s clubs were started for a variety of reasons. The clubs and organizations contributed significantly to the growth of their cities through several civic and welfare projects. This program focuses on Beloit’s women’s clubs and their contributions.

• Early Industry

Explore the early industries in Beloit from the city’s founding in 1836, following their journey of growth and change. The program includes
the contribution of the Rock River to early businesses. Some of the businesses include dairy, Yates American Machine, Eclipse Windmill, Fairbanks Morse Co., Beloit Box Board and the early plow and scale companies.