Drummond Historical Museum
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.
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.
New in 2010 We Are Working On Them - ----
ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE DRUMMOND HISTORICAL MUSEUM: To download a 20% discounted pass (good for all of 2010) to any of the museums in Wisconsin associated with the Wisconsin Historical Society, please click here Included is a list of the museums.
The "Typewriter to Computer" display is now completed. It is in the corner near the outside door in the back of the museum.
We have reproduced the photos that were on display in the Drummond Park last year and the old photos will be set sometime this coming spring. Although the display is protected by a roof, the sun does get to the photos during early spring and late fall when the sun is low in the sky.
A major, exciting, new project has been completed by Ms Renee Young's Junior Class from Drummond High School. They accepted our invitation to assist us in putting together six "Digital Audio Picture Frame" devices in six of our current displays. We are so very pleased with the results of their hard work and dedication to the project. Check out more about the project, and see some photos of them in the process of developing the audio script, by clicking here. Then be sure to visit the museum to hear all of the recordings - some with background sounds of - well, come and listen.
The parking lot of the Drummond Library and Historical Museum is the pickup point for the Bayfield County and Namekagon Transit bus with service to Cable and Hayward. Please see the Bayfield County and Namekagon Transit schedule here. (PDF)
Please keep us in mind when you are looking for someplace very interesting to take the family when they come to visit. Or a school group, scout group, red hat group, and hunting group. We will try to accommodate your time frame and give your group a personal tour of the museum. Contact us at 715-739-6500 or email drummondmuseum@cheqnet.net. Keep in mind that we are all volunteers at the museum but we do check the email and telephone messages often. Luckily we are in the same building with the Drummond Library and that is why we can be open 6 days a week for self-guided tours. See the schedule below.
Please note: There is no admission charge at the museum.
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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
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Drummond Museum Board of Directors
Effective July 21, 2010
Karen Watters, President
Les Watters, Vice President
Ruth Ann Unseth, Treasurer
Patsy Larsen, Secretary
Velma Volk, Member at Large
Stephanie Kirby, Member at Large
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