Donating Materials to MCHS

Do you have something you'd like to donate?

The Manitowoc County Historical Society relies on your kindness, especially when our collections are concerned. You are, after all, the history of Manitowoc County.

If you have something you'd like to donate to MCHS we'd ask that you take a minute to read our mission statement below. This will help you understand better our reason for collecting and the type of items we collect.

The Manitowoc County Historical Society, founded in 1906, is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation. The Society preserves and promotes the history and heritage of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin through the collection, interpretation, and preservation of historical data, records, artifacts, buildings, historic sites, and other items of material culture in order to educate the public and heighten its understanding and appreciation of the past.

*Please note that we are interested in items associated with Manitowoc County history. If you have questions about an item please contact us.

What we collect:

Archaeological Collections

The archaeological collections consist of the material remains from prehistoric and historic sites in Manitowoc County and Wisconsin. They include such items as projectile points, stone tools, pottery, and plant remains.

General Historical Collections

These items illustrate the wide variety of materials made and/or used in Manitowoc County. They may include tools, household goods and furnishings, personal items, architectural elements, stamps, coins and scientific equipment. These objects reflect a broad range of topics including politics, government, business, industry, services and professions, sports and recreation, agriculture, transportation, communications and architecture.

 To make an offer of donation: If you have a Manitowoc County item, please contact us through email. You may also call us at (920)684-4445

 It can take several months for our collections committee to evaluate an item after its been offered. The more information you provide us on its history, the better.

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