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Westby Area
Historical Society

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President's Message

Dear Friends and Members of WAHS,


Sweet Rides & Sweet Pies was a HUGE success! The weather on July 30th was perfect as more than 180 cars registered and many more came just for the fun. Because of our generous sponsors, we were able to give away more than 70 trophies, plaques and gift cards. The go-kart raffle was a big hit and everyone was happy that the 50/50 drawing added $615 to WAHS' event profits. Of course, serving  45 delicious pies with ice cream was also a big draw!


The Thoreson House Museum was open with the new displays we have been working on during the pandemic.  Norwegian heritage, Syttende Mai, ski jumping, tobacco, and local businesses were all new featured displays that opened on Syttende Mai.  We continue to have so many great comments and people enjoy seeing all the items that bring so many memories!


 Though we will never be done with the museum, we have finished so many big projects over the last 2 years! Our latest was to have the porch and ramp painted, and new outdoor furniture was purchased. This fall and winter we will be working on the collection inventory. It's a big job that goes hand-in-hand with the revision of the displays.  


Thank you for your continued support of the Westby Area Historical Society. If you would like a tour of the museum or need help with your genealogy research, please contact us. We have so much to offer to our friends and members!


Blaine Hedberg

WAHS President


Photos on right:  2022 Sweet Rides & Sweet Pies 

See more photos by going to the Sweet Rides tab.


ABOUT US

SOCIETY PROFILE

SOCIETY PROFILE


Westby has a rich heritage steeped 

in Norwegian culture. The first 

immigrants came to this area from 

Biri, Norway in 1848. Letters sent home 

to Norway described rich farmland, 

prosperity and freedom that 

encouraged many families to follow.


Founded in 1989, the Westby

Area Historical Society is an

 educational organization dedicated 

to the history, heritage and 

culture of our area. 





SOCIETY PROFILE

SOCIETY PROFILE

SOCIETY PROFILE


Send mail to: 

 P. O. Box 42

Westby, WI  54667


The Thoreson House Museum is open 

by appointment.

Please call to visit!  


Email:

westbywihistory@gmail.com


Leave a message at:   608.634.4478


Find us on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/westbywihistory



GENEALOGY CENTER

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS and SERVICES

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS and SERVICES


Our main floor library is

available for genealogy research 

where we have family history 

collections and original records 

for births, marriages and 

deaths in Westby. 

Photographs, scrapbooks, a 

collection of the WESTBY TIMES 

newspapers, business records 

and minutes from community 

organizations have been donated 

and are available for 

research purposes.

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS and SERVICES

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS and SERVICES

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS and SERVICES


WAHS provides many services and programs.  The following are just a few of our activities and events: 

 

  • Sweet Rides & Sweet Pies
  • Centennial Circle Program
  • Tours of the 1892 Thoreson House Museum
  • Grandparent of the Year Award
  • Outreach programs to local schools and organizations
  • Syttende Mai activities
  • Quarterly "History Keepers" newsletter
  • Lecture series
  • Volunteer of the Year Award



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