West Salem Historical Society

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Welcome to the West Salem Historical Society of West Salem, WI

Welcome to the West Salem Historical Society of West Salem, WIWelcome to the West Salem Historical Society of West Salem, WIWelcome to the West Salem Historical Society of West Salem, WI
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Welcome to Historic West Salem, Wisconsin!

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us and our historic homes! We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

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Upcoming Events

We hope you can join us for these exciting events!

5/20-5/21

All Village Rummage Sale

5/20-5/21

All Village Rummage Sale

About Us

 The West Salem Historical Society preserves and advances the culture and history of the West Salem area. To fulfill this purpose the Hamlin Garland Homestead, the Palmer-Gullickson-Octagon House, and the Palmer-Lewis-Octagon House are used as a center for cultural events and local history study. It is the hope that these houses will become a living testimony to the pioneer spirit fostering our American heritage and contributing to our own growth as a community.
 

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 1-4 cover the years of 1851-1954.  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 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

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. 

2022 Officers

Contact Information

Pet Memberships

 Officers:

  • President:   Errol Kindschy
  • Vice-President:  Austin Kiesling
  • Secretary:  Patsy Hofer
    Email:  hoferofwestsalem@gmail.com
  • Treasurer:  Tom Curtis




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

Board Members

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Beverly Bockenhauer

Heather Clark
Glen Comeau
Carol Dable

Margaret (Peggy) Green
Helen Harold

David H. Hofer

Janet Kohlmeier
Gary Miller

Norma Schmig

Pam Stetzer

Mariah Terry

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) 781-4599 

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