We will have a formal ribbon cutting and a few words from our director as part of our reopening ceremony. Friday, September 10th, 9:00 a.m. is the ceremony, then we're open until 6:00 p.m. Tour the new and improved Lincoln Center and view our new exhibits: The Veteran's Hall showcases correspondence from Beloit soldiers as […]

Join us for lunch and music in historic downtown Beloit! Gather in the First National Bank Plaza at the corned of State St and Grand Ave for live music by Back Roads Trio and lunch and a refreshing drink from La Casa Grande for only $7! Get your Beloit Heritage Days Passport stamped at the […]

Join us on Beloit's beautiful riverfront for this family classic sponsored by Thrivent Financial. Bring chairs and blankets. Get stamped at the Friends of Riverfront table, take a walk on the Beloit Heritage Walkway at the Harry C. Moore Pavilion! Located at the south end of Riverside Park near the Jones Pavilion. (RAIN DATE- Sun., […]

The Beloit Farmers Market is one of the oldest and largest farmers markets in Wisconsin and is located in historic downtown Beloit. Get your stamp at the Downtown Beloit Association's booth located at the intersection of State and Grand.

Beloit College campus features 20 conical, linear, and animal effigy mounds built between about AD 400 and 1200. Join Nicolette Meister, Logan Museum of Anthropology Director and and students in the Campus Mounds Sustainability and Advocacy Initiative on a walking tour of the Beloit College Mounds to learn more about their history and stewardship. ► Registration […]

Beloit Public Library has been operating for 125 years and its first building was donated by Andrew Carnegie. Historian Alex Carlson presents the history of this wonderful community resource. Join us for a talk and light refreshments. 

Food & Fun for the Family and Open House with Tours at Visit Beloit’s new headquarters, Saturday, Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m , Visit Beloit, 656 Pleasant St., Beloit. Come see how Visit Beloit is transforming this historical church into their new headquarters. The first 150 people to visit will enjoy a free […]

Come tour this beautifully restored home which also has wonderful displays of Stateline history. Historical Society members will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. The ladies will be selling their hand made crafts and all 8 of the different Beloit books including the new one, "One More Look Back", John Patrick’s fascinating […]

Beloit natives Jim and Cheryl Caldwell will be special guests as we view the documentary they created in 2011 to showcase the illustrious history of African American families and their challenges and triumphs in the city of Beloit from 1836 to 1970. They will share about making the documentary and guests from the film will […]

Learn more about the Beloit area at our local Welcome Center!

Come to Beckman Mill's Heritage Sunday to learn about historic trades such as broom making, blacksmithing, wood carvers, basket weavers, and others. The grinding process will begin at noon at the mill and continue throughout the day. The museum and gift shop will be open. Special activities for kids include butter making, digging for potatoes, […]

Enjoy amazing music on the steps at of this historic, former church. Enjoy food, learn about the history of The Castle and enjoy a historic pipe organ demo in the acoustically perfect 1906 sanctuary. A great starting point for your walking tour of the Near East Side Historic District. www.thecastlebeloit.com, 608-362-1583.