Historical society seeks $20,000 from Marathon County for 250th-anniversary programs
The Marathon County Historical Society requested $20,000 from county contingency funds to support a countywide series of programs for America's 250th anniversary, including a traveling exhibit, school presentations, murals and a roving historian video series.
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Ben Rowan, representing the Marathon County Historical Society, asked the county board on Nov. 3 for $20,000 to support countywide programming for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, saying the work would be matched by private sponsorships and grants.
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