Preserving Mishicot’s Heritage for Today and Tomorrow

The online collection of the Mishicot Historical Museum contains more than 3,500 photos and documents from Mishicot and the surrounding communities. Come visit the museum to view our exhibits and discover more history.

This website was made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation.

An exterior view of the Mishicot Historical Museum and Research Center.

Featured Items

Terry Gollata Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks donated to the museum from the estate of Terry Gollata. Terry’s family worked with the Manitowoc County Genealogical Society to find new homes for his family history collection.

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Gustave Vater Album

Photos and postcards from the collection of Gustave Vater, pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Mishicot from 1902 until 1908. These items were donated by Laurel G. Brandt, Gustave’s grandson.

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Research Resources

Free, local online resources you can use to begin researching your family history, along with tips on getting started. The museum is interested in publishing your family histories and research discoveries.

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Mishicot Essentials

Souvenir Of Mishicot

A promotional booklet published in 1912 by A. Holst as “a souvenir and as an appreciation of the patronage given him by the people of Mishicot and the surrounding country.”

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Mishicot’s Meaningful Memories

A history book written, compiled and illustrated by the students and staff of O. H. Schultz Elementary School during the 1984–1985 school year.

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History Of Mishicot 1847–1969

A 1969 slideshow compiled and narrated by Mishicot High School staff that details the history of Mishicot through early and contemporary photos.

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Mishicot Businesses

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Mishicot Churches

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Mishicot Schools

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Mishicot Homes

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Potawatomi Heritage

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Mishicot Events

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