West Salem Historical Society

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    • The Garland Homestead
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    • Palmer-Lewis Home
    • Contact Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Cemetery/Graduate Records

West Salem Historical Society

West Salem Historical SocietyWest Salem Historical SocietyWest Salem Historical Society
  • Home
  • The Garland Homestead
  • Palmer-Gullickson Home
  • Palmer-Lewis Home
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
  • Cemetery/Graduate Records

Welcome

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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 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.
 

Upcoming Events

We hope you can join us for these exciting events!

4/30/23

Stoughton Norwegian Dancers

1:00 pm

West Salem Middle School

Event Details

4/30/23

Stoughton Norwegian Dancers

 The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers entertain audiences of all ages from 2 to 102. The Scandinavian dances are complexly choreographed and full...

Event Details

1:00 pm

West Salem Middle School

7/8/23

West Salem Historical Society Garden Walk

Event Details

7/8/23

West Salem Historical Society Garden Walk

Save the date!  Stay tuned for further details.

9/16/23-9/17/23

Garland Days

Event Details

9/16/23-9/17/23

Garland Days

All Village Rummage Sale, Music, Pioneer Stew, Silent Auction, etc.

Details and schedule to be announced.

Do you need a 2023 Calendar? If so, you are in luck!

Calendars are available at Historic Salem, Le Coulee Cheese, Westview Inn, Under the Rust, and West Salem Healthmart Pharmacy.


They can also be ordered or picked up from Norma Schmig.  Call or text 608-738-2238 for pick or or mailing arrangements.


Or you can now purchase below using PayPal!



2023 Postcards from our past calendar!

$10.00

($2.00 shipping)

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

$12 for one calendar ($10.00 plus $2.00 postage).  After purchase using the Buy Now button, just email your name and address of where you'd like the calendar sent to wshistsoc@outlook.com.  If you want more than one calendar mailed to the same address email wshistsoc@outlook.com to make payment arrangements.  Thank you for your support!

Restoration of the Palmer-Gullickson Octagon House has begun!


The first phase includes emergency stabilization and investigation of the condition of the porches.

A fundraising thermometer will be visible in the front yard of the home, so make sure to watch our progress when driving or walking by!


Donations are always welcome and appreciated!


Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project! 

Donations are always welcomed!

$0.00
Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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 1-4 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. 

2023 Officers

Contact Information

Pet Memberships

 Officers:

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




  • 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

Heather Clark
Glen Comeau
Carol Dable

Margaret (Peggy) Green
Helen Harold

David H. Hofer

Janet Kohlmeier
Gary Miller

Nick Miller

Norma Schmig

Pam Stetzer

Mariah Terry

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) 781-4599 

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