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2026: A Year of Celebration!

Upcoming Events

Stay Tuned for our 2026 Schedule of Events!

Our year will be filled with fun and exciting events for people of all ages as we celebrate:

*America's 250th Birthday

*The Village of West Salem's 175th Birthday

*The Hamlin Garland Homestead's 50th Anniversary of it's opening


Memorial Day-Labor Day

Historic Homes Open for the Season

Memorial Day-Labor Day

Historic Homes Open for the Season

May 14th-16th

All Village Spring Rummage Sales

May 14th-16th

All Village Spring Rummage Sales

WIPROUD.COM "County by County"

Restoration of the Palmer-Gullickson Octagon House is underway!


The porches are stabilized and their framing repaired and the NEW ROOF is ON!

Work on the porch flooring and ceilings 

should finish in 2026!

Donations are always welcomed and appreciated!

Thank you for your past, present and future support!


Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project! 

Donations are always welcomed!

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Donations are used to maintain our historical homes and further our promotion of  West Salem history.

Taking Care of Business...The West Salem Way

Are you interested in learning more about the history of West Salem businesses, churches, schools, or other village activities?  If so, Errol Kindschy's "Taking Care of Business....The West Salem Way" is the book for you!  Volumes 1-5 cover the years of 1851-1959.  Each book is filled with a wealth of information and photos detailing the events of days gone by.  Is your name or the names of your relatives listed in these books?  It's easy to find out, as each book has a detailed index.  Books can be purchased for $15 each for Volumes 1-4 and $20 each for Volume 5 directly from author Errol Kindschy by calling him at 608-518-8566 or picked up in person at the West Salem Pharmacy or Le Coulee Cheese Castle (both located in West Salem).  What a great way to learn about all the history that our village has known!

We'd love to hear from you!

Memberships

Membership Costs

Membership Costs

 Mail to:   

West Salem Historical Society

99 Jefferson St. E. 
P.O. Box 884
West Salem,  WI 54669

Makes Checks payable to:  West Salem Historical Society 

Membership Costs

Membership Costs

Membership Costs

  • Individual: $5.00        
  • Family: $10.00           
  • Family (life): $150.00
  • Individual (life): $100.00
  • Business: $25
  • Business (life): $500

Pet Memberships

Membership Costs

Pet Memberships

 Only $3.00 a year for the first pet in you household and $2.00 for each additional pet.  It/they will receive a special membership card for you to display proudly. 

2026 Officers

Contact Information

Pet Memberships

 Officers:

  • President:   Errol Kindschy
  • Vice-President: Nick Miller
  • Secretary:  Patsy Hofer
    Email:  hoferofwestsalem@gmail.com
  • Treasurer:  Norma Schmig




  • Newsletter Editor: Patsy Hofer
  • Society Web Researcher: Sharon Fuller
  • Facebook Masters:  David J Hofer and Tom Curtis
  • Webmaster: Nick Miller
     

Board Members

Contact Information

Contact Information

Beverly Bockenhauer
Carol Dable

Barb Dalton

Jody Every

Sandy Goetzman

Margaret (Peggy) Green

David H. Hofer

Janet Kohlmeier

Cheryl Lee

Dennis Schaper

Pam Stetzer

Karen Wolf

Contact Information

Contact Information

Contact Information

  • Hamlin Garland Homestead & Palmer-Gullickson-Octagon house: (608) 786-1399
  • Palmer-Lewis-Octagon House:  (608) 786-2411
  • Smith Valley School: (608) 317-3819

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