Submitted by Debby Walters, Woodville Historical Society
WOODVILLE, WI – Viking Middle School’s sixth graders concluded their school year with an excursion to downtown Woodville.
While there they made five stops and learned about Woodville’s history. Members of Woodville’s United Fire and Rescue Squad talked to the students about the department and Larry and Bev Albrightson (Home & Country Realty) shared the history of their building. It was built in 1904 and was the bank. Locking students in the safe is always a highlight of this stop.
Don Nelson set up a WWII canvas tent and other essential items needed by a WWII soldier and shared what life was like for them. On the corner of Main and River St. students viewed pictures of Woodville throughout the years and Debby Walters provided an overview of Woodville’s history from its establishment through the dedication of the freeway and its impact.
This annual event is organized by members of the Woodville Historical Society. Historical Society members supervise students as they complete a scavenger hunt of the exhibits in the Historical Society building.
The Woodville Historical Society exists to preserve the history of Woodville, Wisconsin. If you are interested in participating in this endeavor or contributing to the museum, please call 698-2382 for more information.
