Museums & History
See the railroad displays in Ladysmith.
Rusk County is a great place to learn about the history of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Take some time to enjoy these museums and historic displays. Learn about the history of the loggers, railroad workers and settlers who shaped the communities and landscape you see today.
Bruce Historical Society Museum
East River Ave., Bruce
(715) 868-5475 or (715) 868-5771
Located in the old Bruce News Letter building. Displays include family history files, old census files, many old books and papers, artifacts donated and borrowed from local families. Open during the summer, Monday & Wednesday mornings, Friday afternoon
Railroad Displays-Ladysmith Area
Old Smoky: Westgate Plaza, Lake Ave./Hwy. 8, next to IGA in Ladysmith.
Soo Line Diesel 550R, Post Office Express Car 552, Passenger Baggage Car 358, First Class Coach 998
Caboose: Located South on Hwy. 27, 2 blocks south of Hwy. 8.
Rusk County Historical Society-Ladysmith
Rusk County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 8 East in Ladysmith
(715) 532-3633 - Website
Wide variety of displays include logging history, antique farm machinery, rail history,nnWWI & II artifacts, antiques, medical exhibits, Little Red Schoolhouse and Log Cabin. Located at the Rusk County Fairgrounds in Ladysmith. Open Memorial Day -nnLabor
Servite Center for Life
Ladysmith - Website
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