In 1975, a twenty-four by thirty-two foot addition was built on the back of the then existing library (now the building known as the Drummond Business Center). On July 3, 1976 during Drummond's celebration of the country's Bicentennial, the Drummond Museum was dedicated in a program conducted by Gordon Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson became the museum's first curator and was known as the person who, through his hard work and perseverance, made the museum a reality, and a place to preserve the local history. After Mr. Sorenson's death, Lawrence Gagner took over as curator and with a great deal of hard work, made the museum a centerpiece for Drummond, and a much visited tourist attraction. Lawrence died April 25, 2007 at the age of 92 years.

We are very proud of our new building opened in 2001, our excellent historical exhibits and our wildlife exhibit. We are also very proud of the support we receive from our members. Please note: There is no admission charge at the museum - you do not have to be a member to tour the museum. The Drummond Historical Museum is totally separate from the Town and is solely supported by museum membership fees, monetary donations, and memorials. These monies provide the funds to update displays, establish documentation, computer equipment, office supplies and all other financial requirements of the museum. Without your contributions and memberships, the Drummond Museum would not be as wonderful as it is - Thank you. Also, a sincere Thank You to the Town of Drummond for the existing arrangements for the Drummond Historical Museum to be located in the Town Building with the Drummond Library. Address, contact information, hours and membership information is at the bottom of this page.

All of the work done at the museum is done by volunteers and the Board Members are all volunteers. We sure could use more volunteers and would enjoy having new ideas for exhibits. Please note, you must be a member to be elected to office but you need not be a year round resident as we can conduct meetings via telephone and in several months, we do not hold meetings due to holidays. Meetings are normally held the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am in the meeting room at the Drummond Library/Museum building. Check the Community Events section of this website. We owe a very grateful "Thank You" to Suzanne Widmar, Library Director, and to Gwen Samp, Library Aid, who so capably answer questions and assist visitors to the museum when a museum volunteer is not present. The total building is WI-FI Internet accessible - free.

DRUMMOND HISTORICAL MUSEUM DISPLAYS OF 2013

TheDrummond Historical Society has on display many hand-drawn depth contour maps of the Drummond area lakes that were made in 1936-1937.

A Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Limited Edition First Lady Doll of Catherine Amy Dewey is displayed in a costume historically correct at the time of 1848. The doll is hand-painted porcelain, 21 inches tall with auburn hair. Her dress and bonnet is hunter green with ecru accents. Catherine was the wife of first governor Nelson Dewey.

A tool, the Kirsten Stump Puller, used during Drummond’s post logging days is on display in the museum. It was advertised as “A one man and horse stump puller, but easy enough for a lady to use”.

Near the albino deer mount (joint project between the Library and Museum), is a display on Fassett’s Locoweed. This is a rare, endangered wildflower found only in two locations in Wisconsin, one being Pigeon Lake, located west ofDrummond. The plant was discovered inthe 1930’s during the “Dust Bowl Era” and again is in bloom due to low lake levels.

After being an important part of Drummond for 111 years, the Drummond Free Lutheran Church was taken down on October 31, 2011. Members of the church donated alter items and the steeple bell to the museum. The alter items with the church’s history is on display in the museum and the bell will soon become an outdoor display.

A new permanent display on the history of the Drummond Fire Department is being included in the story of “Life in a Company Town”.

During the months of September and October the Drummond Historical Museum will have a clothing display belonging to Edith Soluda Bartlett. She was the wife of Frank H. Bartlett, who was the bookkeeper for the Rust Owen Lumber Company. Clothing items date from the early 1900’s.

Please note: There is no admission charge at the museum.

Membership Annual Dues:
Individual        $ 5.00
Family           $10.00
Business       $25.00
Lifetime        $100.00
Send Check with Name &
Address to Drummond
Museum, P.O. Box 8
Drummond WI 54832

Drummond Museum Board of Directors
Effective July 18, 2012
Karen Watters, President
Les Watters, Vice President
Ruth Ann Unseth, Treasurer
Patsy Larsen, Secretary
Velma Volk, Member at Large
Stephanie Kirby, Member at Large

Address & Contact Information

Drummond Historical Museum
14990 Superior Street
Drummond, Wisconsin

Telephone: (715) 739-6500
Email drummondmuseum@cheqnet.net

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8
Drummond, WI. 54832

Self-Guided Tour Hours
Open All Year - Every Month/Week - 2013
Excluding Major Holidays

Sunday	Closed
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Wednesday	10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Thursday	10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday	10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Saturday	9 A.M. - 1 P.M.