A local history museum with a big story to tell, the Hoard Museum is like no other.  Here you’ll find out about Sauk warrior, Black Hawk, and the 1832 Black Hawk War.  Discover what kind of soldier young Abraham Lincoln was and learn how “Fort Atkinson” came to be.  Explore the contributions of two locals of whom we’re very proud: William Dempster Hoard, the father of the Wisconsin dairy industry; and Lorine Niedecker, world famous poet.  In between all this, you’ll see amazing collections of artifacts, artwork, and much more.  The museum's new permanent exhibit, Mysteries of the Mounds, is now open for viewing. Visitors will also enjoy The National Dairy Shrine’s Visitor Center, which features a multimedia show that captures the sights and sounds of dairy farming – past, present, and future. Museum Hours Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Tues. - Sat.: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Winter (Labor Day to Memorial Day) Tues. - Sat. 9:30 to 3:30 p.m.   FREE ADMISSION! There is no admission charge to visit the Hoard Museum.  Contributions to our Donation Box are gratefully accepted.   Thank You!

Mysteries    Of     The    Mounds Now Open! * * * * * See pictures from Fort Atkinson's past in the UW Digital Collections. Historic Fort Atkinson Be sure to check out our Local History page. There you'll find a database of articles about the history of Fort Atkinson. You can search   the articles either by category or by a keyword search.