The Monroe County Historical Society Inc is charted exclusively for education, to preserve, advance and disseminate the knowledge of the history of Monroe County, WI. It is a non profit membership organization under the direction of a board of directors.

NEWSLETTER:
MCHS publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring organizational news and items of historical interest. This newsletter is free to members.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION:
MCHS was instrumental in establishing the Monroe County Local History Room and Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum (now both distinct and separate organizations). Currently, MCHS owns and operates the Big Creek Church as a historical site. The future plans of MCHS include obtaining and operating a vintage one-room school house as a learning environment for school children.

GRANT PROGRAMS:
MCHS offers several grant opportunities to schools and non profit groups engaged in projects involving Monroe County history. Click on a link below to learn more about these programs:

Special Project Grants for 4th-8th Grade Students

Special Project Grants for Organizations

Transportation Grants for Visiting Monroe County Museums & Historical Sites

MEMBERSHIP:
Annual dues are $8.00 individual (annual), $10.00 family, $75.00 Life Membership (age 55 or older), $150.00 Life Membership (under age 55). We would like to invite you to join us at our meetings and our special events. Be sure to check our quarterly newsletter for announcements about upcoming meetings and special events.

To learn more about the Monroe County Historical Society, write to:
Monroe County Historical Society
PO Box 422
Sparta, WI 54656

For an MCHS Membership Application, Click Here.

Make check payable to and mail to the following address (along with this form):

Monroe County Historical Society
PO Box 422
Sparta, WI 54656

(The above club/group is a separate and distinct organization from the Monroe County Local History Room.)