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About Us - The Beloit Historical Society

Connecting people with Beloit’s history to inspire an inclusive, informed, and engaged community.
Our goal is to be the center for sharing Beloit’s unique and diverse history.


The Beloit Historical Society, founded in 1910, is the oldest historical society in Rock County, Wisconsin. Headquartered on the west side of town at the Lincoln Center, located in the heart of the Beloit Community. Its location sits upon space once occupied by Lincoln Junior High School from 1921 to 1985. Programs and events of community interest are held throughout the year. Our schedule of events is available at the Lincoln Center or on our Events page.

Our Articles of Incorporation were updated in 2014.
Our Bylaws were amended in 2021.

Click here to read our Collections Management Policy.

Click here to read our Conservation Assessment.

Click here to read our Facilities Assessments.

Click here to read our Strategic Plan Report 2017-2019.

Click here to go to the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan Download Link


Beloit Historical Society 2023 990 forms

Beloit Historical Society 2022 990 forms

Beloit Historical Society 2021 990 forms

Beloit Historical Society Board of Directors

Officers

Rick Dexter

President


Jackie Jackson

Vice President


Tom Larsen

Treasurer


Teri Downing

Past President



Board of Directors

Robert Blakely
Thomas Bricco
Danielle Clifton
Marty Densch
Richard Gerhard
Ellen Joyce
Sylvia López
Mark Preuschl
Betsy Schmiechen

Staff

Donna Langford

Executive Director


Sharon Green

Administrative Assistant


Diane Ray

Collection Archivist