PO BOX 336
BAILEYS HARBOR, WI 54202

info@baileysharborhistory.org

Our Mission

The mission of the Baileys Harbor Historical Society is to collect, research, preserve and disseminate knowledge related to the history of Baileys Harbor. It supports and encourages the preservation of historic materials, as well as educating residents and visitors about Baileys Harbor history.

Beginnings

In June, 2009, the Town Board established a temporary Historical Committee to address the possible purchase of a structure, and to evaluate similar opportunities as they may arise in the future. There was also a stated desire to establish a town historical society that would be a separate entity, and not a committee of the town government.

Several interested citizens volunteered to participate in this committee. The members were committed to establishing an “official” local historical society that would be associated with and recognized by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Many hours of work were invested in the development of bylaws, establishing our status as a Federal 501(c)3 non-profit entity, structuring the committee appropriately, and affiliating with the Wisconsin Historical Society. This was accomplished in 2010 and the Baileys Harbor Historical Society remains an affiliate in good standing today.

2026 Board of Directors

Katherine Jones, President
Tom Esau, Vice-President
Julie Sausen, Secretary
Andrea Esau, Treasurer
Marianne Newton, Director
Ann Marie Ott, Director
Carol Schmidt, Director
Howard Williamson, Director
Suzanne Bauldry, Advisor
Lynn Mattke, Advisor
Kriss Schorer, Advisor

Roberta Thelen, Liaison,
Town of Baileys Harbor

Event Schedule

The Baileys Harbor Historical Society schedules free, public, local history programs in the months of June, July and August. The programs are held at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall auditorium.


The programs are presented by local individuals and groups as the result of their personal knowledge and research on a wide variety of local history, individual and family topics. Since the program series began in 2010, most presentations have been recorded and are available for viewing online via YouTube.