Welcome to the Williams Bay Historical Society
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The purpose of the Williams Bay Historical Society is to assist in the preservation and exhibition of items of historical interest that are within the boundaries of Williams Bay, and the immediate surrounding area. The Society will seek to provide the public with educational opportunities to learn about our unique local history. The Society will also seek to organize and assist in the commemoration of significant dates and events in village history.

Upcoming Programs and Events
Check back often for new event listings 
For additional information about the Historical Society email: wmsbayhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Walworth County Historical Society
1940s USO Style Dance
Saturday, November 2 -  7-11 pm
Walworth County Fair Grounds Activity Center
411 E. Court Street, Elkhorn, WI
Veterans Day Program
Monday, November 11 - TBA
Heritage Hall
103 E. Rockwell Street, Elkhorn, WI
The Norway Building  Rises Again
Tuesday, November 12 - 6-8 pm
The Atrium
146 Clover Street, Williams Bay, WI
Jim Gibbons Life of Lincoln
Thursday, November 21 - 3 pm
Heritage Hall
103 E. Rockwell Street, Elkhorn, WI

​Geneva Lake Museum
Tuesday @ 2 programs
255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva, WI
Strange Fact and History of Coffee
November 5
Sanitariums of Lake Geneva
November 12
Putz Houses with Pete Oehman
November 19
Tales of Lake Geneva
December 10
Einstein, Gravitational Waves, and the Future of Yerkes Observatory
December 17

Old World Wisconsin
​An Old World Christmas
Saturday, December 7 - 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, December 8 - 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday, December 14 - 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, December 15 - 10 am - 4 pm
W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, WI

 Historical Society YouTube Page 

Click on this link Williams Bay Historical Society Youtube page to view the preview of photos included in A Pictorial History of Williams Bay and other videos from the Williams Bay Historical Society.

We Want to Remind Everyone that Our Historical Society is a 501(c) 3 Non-profit Organization for Tax Deduction Purposes

As you plan charitable contributions for 2018, please consider making a donation to the historical society.

Also, if you haven't already done so, please renew your society membership. Checks may be sent to:  

The Williams Bay Historical Society
P. O. Box 678
Williams Bay, WI   53191

  Looking for Old Williams Bay Photographs and Memorabilia 

Do you have old photographs of Williams Bay?  Do you have mementos of Williams Bay’s landmarks or businesses?  The Williams Bay Historical Society would love to include them in our archives!
If you don’t wish to donate photographs, we would be happy to scan them and return the originals to you. 
 
Please contact us at:  wmsbayhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or drop us a note at P.O. Box 678, Williams Bay, WI, 53191. 

A photo release form can be downloaded by clicking here  
2019 - 2020 Board of Directors
           Officers
  • President - Susan Vavra
  • Vice President - Henry Kenyon
  • Secretary - Pam Jameson
  • Treasurer - Dianna Woss
         Directors
  • LaVerne Duncan
  • Pat Grove
  • Phyllis Janda
  • Ann Becker
  • Cindy Rademaker

The Perfect Hostess or Housewarming Gift for family or friends who love Williams Bay or History

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Available at the following locations
​Barrett Memorial Library - Williams Bay
Geneva Lake Museum - Lake Geneva
​Daniels Sentry - Walworth
​Pesche's Greenhouse - Lake Geneva

​Available online at  Amazon.com.​
​Only $20.00

Order directly from the Williams Bay Historical Society by clicking the link below to print an order form. CLICK HERE for order form.

See What Others Have to Say About
A Pictorial History of Williams Bay

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"Loved this book immensely... such a beautiful place full of history. Nice to give as a gift to guests who visit. Joy to see such old photos! Great book!" 
-Edith O’Brien

"A Pictorial History of Williams Bay captures the true history of some ordinary people and a charming little village...Using historical photos shared by members of the community, old postcards, and information and images from local libraries and museums, the authors created a book that illustrates what needs to be remembered from the past to continue growth in the future...Thank you... for letting us appreciate the history of Williams Bay. On a side note, the cover is so perfect for what the readers will find inside!" - Carolyn
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"Normally I go through pictorial histories in about an hour, your book has wonderful photos and documented histories if the area, families, homes, and businesses. You have done a great job on the publication." - Nancy Lehman, President Historical Society of Walworth Big Foot Prairie

"This book was a labor of love for the authors, and it is evident in both the style and presentation of the material. The authors spent over two years researching the history of this town, and they left no stone unturned! Of particular interest is the fact that much material was of a first hand nature, using letters of the first settlers, to photographs found in many unusual places, and many coming from descendants of those in the pictures, or owners of photographed properties. What the reader is treated to is an almost first hand account, and a well guided tour through 178 years of history. As a historical researcher myself, I am impressed and overwhelmed by the attention to detail the authors have put forth on this book!
Especially interesting are the parts about the town's founding family, the Williams', and the section called Home Sweet Home. If you like town histories, local histories, pioneer history, or Wisconsin history, you will LOVE this book!!!"
- Stamppguy67
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