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Connecting people with Beloit’s history to inspire an inclusive, informed, and engaged community.

Our goal is to be the center for sharing Beloit’s unique and diverse history.

Currently on display at the Lincoln Center...

...is the story of African-American Civil War veterans from Beloit. Based on information from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, and other sources—compiled and presented by our veterans expert, Billy Priewe—Beloit is credited with providing over 700 Troops during the Civil War; six of which were African Americans.

Those who served are:
Peter D. Thomas – Private, 18th US Colored Infantry, Co H
John Strothers – Corporal, 18th U.S. Colored Infantry, Co I
James Reed – Corporal, 18th U.S. Colored Infantry, Co U
Richard Burton – Private, 49th U.S. Colored Infantry, Co I
William Reed – Private, 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, Co F
Moses Nelson – Corporal, 18th U.S. Colored Infantry, Co U

Be sure to stop in and visit, and volunteer at the Beloit Historical Society. We need you!

As always, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

ABOUT US

The brief history and current roster of who the Beloit Historical Society are as well as photographs from over the years can be found here. MORE

Genealogy & Stories

Submit any known information you have on your family or stories about Beloit here and help us build a database of the families of Beloit and surrounding areas! MORE

STORE

Books for sale about and from Beloit area residents are available for purchase. See what new books we have available and buy one today. MORE

Our Hours

Tuesdays—Thursdays / Noon—4:00 PM
or by Appointment