Publications

The Portage Historical Society has published several books. To get your copy, stop by the museum or download and order form.

Portage, A Sesquicentennial History

This book was created by Michael J. Goc for Portage's 150th anniversary celebration (1854-2004). The 248 page book covers everything from our earliest residents the Native Americans to our canal, churches, volunteers and businesses. The hundreds of photographs accompanying these articles make this book unique. It is a great resource book for those interested in the history of Portage.

A Military History of Portage

Written and compiled by Dr. J. Robert Curtis, the book is the first definitive history and reference for the men and women of the Portage area who served their country.

Tales of Old Portage

Dorothy McCarthy wrote a weekly column in the Portage Daily Register entitled "Tales of Old Portage" from 1958-1975. There are over 200 of these articles in this book which cover a vast range of subjects on the Portage, WI area. They have been scanned from the original newspaper articles. The book's index makes it very easy to find a subject on Portage history or a family name. Examples of these articles can be seen at our Wisconsin Heritage Online (WHO) link.