Plymouth Historical Society
420 East Mill Street
Plymouth, WI 53073
(920) 893-1876
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Did you ever wash cloths in the old fashioned way with wooden washtubs? Perhaps that is still your method you look forward to each washday with delight. Well, hardly! A set of “Standard” laundry trays would mean an orderly laundry, one of more inviting appearance and easier laundering and your satisfaction would not lessened by the high class workmanship which characterizes the work we do. J.H. Timm Co.

Plymouth Reporter – June 28, 1913

Girls! No experience necessary. Married or single. We will pay you while training to become a Telephone Operator. Also have openings for former operators. Commonwealth Telephone Co. Plymouth Wis. It’s patriotic to help on the home front wherever you can.

Plymouth Review – March 25, 1943

On evening, May 9, at 8 o’clock, when the Kraft Choral Society opens its third annual concert, Plymouth will have an opportunity to enjoy the finest choral concert program ever to be heard in this city. The presentation of the two part program, which will include excerpts from the opera “Cavallerai Rusticana” as the second half of the evening’s concert, is an undertaking that surpasses anything that has ever been done in Plymouth. Cities many times larger would hesitate to even attempt a program of this kind.

Plymouth Review – April 29, 1943

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Operated by the Plymouth Historical Society, the Plymouth Historical Museum contains a variety of exhibits and is home to many interesting events and exhibits. Several large collections are permanently displayed in the museum, including exhibits featuring the Plymouth Fire Department, a blacksmith shop, turn of the century parlor, vintage clothing, World War II, and Native American artifacts. Other displays change throughout the year, allowing the Society to feature smaller collections and pieces of special interest.

2010 Schedule of Events

September 5 - Landmarking Event
Join us at the Sheboygan County Fair when the Historical Society and the City of Plymouth will landmark the Women’s Building at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. The building was constructed in 1916 through fundraising efforts of the Plymouth Women’s Club and donations from many citizens throughout the county. It cost $2,543 and was dedicated on August 18, 1916. A fund raising picnic and evening dance was held in the new building with music by the Plymouth Citizens Band. Tickets sold for 50 cents and it was considered a gala affair. The Women’s Building was said to be the Mecca of the 1916 fair because everybody wanted to see the new building. In 1917 the attraction was the demonstrations of cold-pack canning. In 1919 free movies were shown on the second floor. Rich in history this building will join the growing list of landmarked buildings in Plymouth.

September 11 - Ladies Tea
Our theme this year is “Tea With Eleanor” and we will be welcoming back first lady impersonator Jessica Michna as Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt has many great stories about life in the White House and life with FDR. Cost is $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum or at Custom Craft Trophy. Every year we have had a sell-out crowd with a waiting list, so we ask that you please buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment. The Ladies Tea will be held at 1pm. Guests will be treated to tea sandwiches and an array of fabulous desserts. Besides the wonderful program, there will be an opportunity to view WWII exhibits and exhibits about Mrs. Roosevelt and life in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Part of the traditional charm of out ladies teas is the number of beautiful tables set by various hostesses. Comfortable seating (and atmosphere) at the Congregational Church allows for 16 tables. Each hostess will have a table of 8 people. The hostess may provide guests, that is, her family and friends, or, new friends will be provided for you. Each hostess needs to provide dishes, serving pieces, a tablecloth and silverware for eight. The dishes don’t have to match. Contact Missy Liberski at (414) 744-0090 or every Tuesday morning at the museum from 9:00-noon, (920) 893-1876.

November 26 - Parade
Christmas Parade, silent auction and cookie sale

November 27 - Holiday
Homecoming at the museum

Victorian Dining Room - New

If you’ve visited the museum lately you’ve already noticed that our Victorian parlor and bedroom have been replaced with a lovely Victorian dining room. Thank you to Ray Piper for his donation of a lovely dining room table and chairs and long term loan of dishes belonging to the Herrling family of Greenbush. This complete set of dishes are circa 1870’s. The dining room will be seasonally updated so be sure to stop by often.

Plank Road Exhibit - New

Work continues on this one-of-a-kind exhibit. The storefronts are almost finished thanks to our staff of dedicated volunteers. The Plank Road itself will soon be installed and the insides of the first three stores are being arranged. Watch future newsletters for more information and updates. You will be thrilled with what we have in store!

Children’s Clothing Exhibit - New

We have been blessed with a wonderful collection of children’s clothing. Included in this display is a sailor suit worn by Edward Zerler over one hundred years ago, next to the sailor suit is a picture of young Edward in this special outfit. Accenting the various outfits are pictures of Plymouth babies and children of Plymouth history.

Zerler Cradle - New

Along with the children’s clothing there is a beautiful white wicker cradle on display in our front window. It was once owned by the Zerler family and we can only imagine how many Plymouth babies were comforted by its gentle rocking.

New Location

Our new location offers us 4,800 square feet which will provide ample space to expand our exhibits. New exhibits may include a general store, an early Plymouth gas station, a school display, Victorian parlor, extensive arrowhead collection, vintage clothing and artwork, and a gift shop. In order for this dream to become a reality, we need your help. Please consider volunteering in this exciting project by painting, cleaning, dry walling, etc. The full 100% of your donation goes to the Plymouth Historical Society. All donations and are tax deductible. Come share the future!

Exhibit Items Needed!

Do you have any Plymouth memorabilia? We are putting together a new display and are scouring the area for exhibit items. We gladly accept donations and reserve the right to determine their use accordingly. Please email us or call 1-920-893-1876 if you would like to make a donation.

Museum Tours

The museum is open to the public. School groups are welcome and guides are available when requested in advance. Summer hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 to 2 pm.  Winter hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 to 2 pm.

Vintage Clothing / Scrapbooks

Roger Curtiss, on behalf of his late mother, Elizabeth Curtiss, donated four trunks of vintage clothing and related items dating from the late 1800's. Scrapbooks on various topics, newspaper clippings and calendars were also donated.

Bergin Native American Artifacts

The Bergin Native American Collection is an extensive collection of arrowheads, axes, hoes, potting chards, drills and hammer stones. For 75 years Billy Bergin collected the artifacts from the nearby Sheboygan marsh areas. This indigenous collection contains points from each archeological time period including the oldest known “Clovis” point.

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