Malone Area Heritage Museum facts for kids
The Malone Area Heritage Museum is a special place in Malone, Wisconsin. It's a museum that tells the story of people who moved to the "Holyland" area of Wisconsin a long time ago. These people were often immigrants, meaning they came from other countries to start new lives here. The museum helps us understand their history and how they built the communities we see today. It has been open since 2005 and is connected with the Wisconsin Historical Society, which helps preserve history across the state. You can visit the museum on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, or on the second Sunday of each month.
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Exploring the Museum
The Malone Area Heritage Museum has two main buildings for you to explore. Both of these buildings were once owned by Malone's co-op, a local business. They are now filled with interesting items that show what life was like in the past.
The Historic Train Depot
One of the museum's buildings is the original train depot from Malone. A train depot is like a station where trains would stop and people would get on or off. This old building was moved across the street to its current spot in early 2005. If it hadn't been moved, it would have been taken apart because it was in the way of large trucks.
This depot helps tell the story of the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad. This was an important train line that helped people and goods travel around the area. The museum even has a piece of the original railroad track that was found in a local field! This building is very special because it's the only train depot left from that entire old train line.
The Agricultural Building
The other building at the museum is a former agricultural shop. An agricultural shop is a place where things related to farming are sold or repaired. This building was bought more recently and has been set up to display even more historical items. Both the train depot and this farm building are full of artifacts. These are old objects that show us about common activities in the area, especially farming. Farming has always been a very important part of life in this region.
Local Community Stories
The museum also has many documents and photographs from nearby communities. These displays help you learn about the history of places like St. Cloud, Mt. Calvary (and its train station at Calvary Station), Charlesburg, Dotyville, St. Peter, St. Joe, Garnet, St. Anna, Marytown, Taycheedah, Johnsburg, and Silica. It's a great way to see how these towns grew and changed over time.
Images for kids
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Former agricultural building under conversion
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Display in the agricultural building
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Display in the agricultural building
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Interior of the depot building
