The McFarland Historical Society
November/December Volunteer Opportunities at the Larson House Museum
Join our group of volunteers for conversation and camaraderie while decorating, providing treats, or giving Victorian Christmas tours of the Larson House.
November 20th at 9:00 – Setting up Christmas trees.
November 21st and 22nd at 9:00 – Decorating trees and decorating the inside and outside of the house.
December – Making treats for December Open Houses – Any quantity, any type! Contact Cheryl Salava at c-salava <at symbol> yahoo.com.
December – Hosting or being a greeter during open houses. Contact Karen Kuenzi at klaclair <at symbol> charter.net.
See McFarland History Up Close
The McFarland Historical Society offers several free attractions in downtown McFarland, Wisconsin, all within two blocks of one another:
- A curated history museum, Norwegian log cabin, and an annex featuring early farming displays, all located at 5814 Main Street.
- The Larson House, a restored 1898 Queen Anne “gingerbread” house located at 6003 Exchange Street.
- The public gardens surrounding the Larson House, free to visit anytime year-round.
- We also sponsor a reading room at the E.D. Locke Library at 5920 Milwaukee Street.
For days/hours, links to photos of each location, and to learn about group tours, see our Visit Us page.
Below are examples of some recent exhibits. You can also visit our page with YouTube videos and historical photos of McFarland’s past.
Rent the Larson House for Your Next Event
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? The Larson House Museum is available at a super affordable half-day or full-day rate.
Recent rentals have included:
- Baby and bridal showers
- Book club meetings
- Birthday, graduation, and retirement parties
- Costumed tea parties
- Weddings
- Murder mystery dinners
- Class reunions
To learn more, see Rent the Larson House Museum.
Membership and Donations
Want to help keep local history alive now and into the future?
- Join the Society starting at just $15/year for an individual membership. Meet fun people and enjoy fascinating guest speakers, day trip opportunities, and a highly-anticipated Annual Meeting each March.
- Volunteer as much or little as you want; even just an hour a year helps! You can volunteer without being a Society member.
- Donate online, or contribute to a donation box when you visit either of our museums. Any amount is appreciated!
- Purchase a book about McFarland history online or in-person at our museums.
- Buy a t-shirt of Skare log cabin or the Larson House for $15 at either of our museums. Available in sizes M, L, XL.
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