Peshtigo Fire Museum

The Peshtigo Fire Museum is a firefighting museum housed in a former church building, dedicated to the area's history. It displays equipment, documents, and personal items from the fire era and the community's recovery.

The museum was established to commemorate the catastrophic 1871 fire, the deadliest wildfire in American history. The building itself is a reconstruction of the original church that was destroyed during that disaster.

The museum displays objects and stories from daily life in Peshtigo during the 1800s. Visitors see how residents lived and coped with major disasters in their community.

The location is easy to reach on foot and sits in the center of the village. Allow at least an hour to explore the exhibits in detail.

The museum preserves one of the few detailed historical records of a natural disaster from that era. The collection includes personal letters, diaries, and photographs that document the emotional aftermath of the event.

Location: Peshtigo

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00

Website: http://peshtigofiremuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 45.05590,-87.75340

Latest update: December 20, 2025 19:40