Vernon County Museum and History Center

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410 S Center Ave, Viroqua, WI 54665

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Upcoming Events (4)

VCHS Grill-out at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m

Sun, May 2, 2027

Proceeds to benefit the VCHS.

VCHS program at the Vernon County History Center, 7 p.m

Wed, May 5, 2027

UW La Crosse assistant professor Laura Godden will present a historical overview of postcards that highlights their significance as local history research tools. Thurs May 14: Genealogy class† meets at the Vernon County History Center, 9 a.m. Wisconsin Historical Society genealogy librarian Rebecca Hopman will present a class via Zoom about the WHS Library resources — “A Visit to WHS: Practical Tips for Planning Your Family History Research Trip” (note the earlier than usual start time) Weds May

Sherry-Butt House opens for the summer season:

Sun, May 23, 2027

Open Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., plus Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Friday Night Pizza Barn at Sittin Pretty Farm

Fri, Jun 4, 2027

S5990 Chamberlain Ridge Ln., Viroqua, 5 – 8 p.m.

Recent Past Events at Vernon County Museum and History Center

VCHS Grill-out at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the VCHSSat, Jul 25, 2026

UW Madison Prof. Daniel Kapust will speak on “The Idea of America and the Constitutional Debates” Vernon County Museum and History Center, 6p.m.Tue, Jul 21, 2026

The Idea of America and the Constitutional DebatesTue, Jul 21, 2026

VCHS Board meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the Vernon County History Center.Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Genealogy class† meets at the Vernon County History Center 10 a.m. Topic TBA.Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Genealogy classThu, Jul 9, 2026

Public reading of the Declaration of Independence outside at the Vernon County Museum and History Center, 5 p.m.Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Annual Marcia Andrew memorial Strawberry Shortcake Social 1 – 5 p.m. at the Sherry-Butt House, 795 N. Main St., Viroqua.Sat, Jul 4, 2026

VCHS Grill-out at Nelson Agri-Center in Viroqua 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Sat, Jun 20, 2026

VCHS Board meeting, 4:15 p.m. at the Vernon County History Center.Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Genealogy class† trip to the Wisconsin Historical Society library in Madison — details TBA. Contact the History Center to sign up.Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Genealogy class tripThu, Jun 11, 2026

VCHS program at the Vernon County History Center, 6:30 p.m.Tue, Jun 2, 2026