Collection/Exhibits

The Galesville Heritage Society & Museum features a fascinating collection of artifacts, photos and even boats like the 20′ V-bottom Sloop, the PINTAIL Albatross Class by Dick Hartge, designer and builder. The museum regularly features new exhibits.

New this 2021 season: Women of Galesville

Pedal sewing machine, washboard, rug beater – these are some of the things on display that Galesville women relied on before electricity came in the early 1930’s. Want to know what to do with all those red corn cobs? There’s a recipe for corn cob jelly, along with other old-time recipes, from white potato pie to scrapple. And a few of the women who made their mark on Galesville are featured in our newest exhibit.

New Exhibit: Blacksmith Trade Exhibit

This season, we are excited to unveil renovations to the annex, which has been refreshed and will house an exhibit on the blacksmith’s trade. One of the highlights of this display is a one-horse carriage built by Galesville’s longtime blacksmith, Joe Bean. This exhibit offers a glimpse into the essential work of blacksmiths in Galesville’s early days.

The Galesville Heritage Museum will be open where you can explore local and South County history. Learn about the people who built the framework for the Galesville village as we know it today, and who would lay the foundation for the surrounding area.

Come and check out the museum, we look forward to seeing you.