(source: Waushara County website)
"Waushara’s towns and villages have many historical sites and beautiful houses to see. Family sight-seeing walks are a wonderful opportunity to learn about your community and teach your child about the past.
Berlin Historical Society Museum
111 S. Adams St., Berlin, WI 920-361-2460
Witness Nathan Strong's discovery of the Fox River and Strong's Landing, later renamed Berlin.
Quarry Park
Redgranite
In the late 1800's red granite was discovered in this site, and Sand Prairie quarry was established. The rock taken and cut from the quarry was used to construct streets… eventually earning the city its new title, Redgranite. Now the Quarry is a popular attraction for swimming and tourism.
Clark Schoolhouse
Riverside Park, Berlin 920-361-2460
The school began in about 1863 and was moved to its present location in 1963.
Woodland Indian Mounds
Whistler Mounds Park, Hancock
The ancient Native American mounds of Whistler Mounds Park on 6th Ave were created by the Woodland Indians during 650 - 1200 A.D. Learn more about the Indian Mounds visit the Hancock Public Library.
Pioneer Museum
Main Street, Wild Rose
Discover and learn the history of Wild Rose Pioneers. Museum tours run from 1:00 to 3:00pm on Wed & Sat from mid-June through Labor Day. Special group tours by advance arrangement.
Waushara County Museum
Saint Marie St., Wautoma
Visit the Waushara County Museum in the old County Jail, where you can witness the scene of old sheriffs home, jail cells, school room, kitchen, parlor, jail office, war room, country store, and much more! "