STEVENS POINT – The Portage County Historical Society (PCHS) has been awarded a Visionary Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. As one of the inaugural recipients of this prestigious grant, PCHS will receive five years of support to enhance its impact in Portage County.
The funding enabled PCHS to create a new, full-time museum educator position. This role is designed to deepen the society’s educational outreach and programming, ensuring alignment with Wisconsin’s state social studies standards and fostering meaningful partnerships with local school districts and community organizations. The museum educator will also plan and execute engaging public educational programs, as well as deliver interactive, hands-on experiences across PCHS’s historic site museums.
Kimberly Kopplin is the new museum educator. Kopplin brings a wealth of expertise to the role, including over 15 years of experience as an elementary educator and a recent position with CAP Services. Her passion for education and community engagement makes her uniquely qualified to advance PCHS’s mission of preserving and sharing the rich history of Portage County.
“This grant represents a pivotal moment for our organization,” said John Harry, Executive Director of PCHS. “By adding a museum educator to our team, we can significantly expand our educational offerings, increase accessibility for schools and community groups, and strengthen our ability to connect with people of all ages. We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin for believing in our vision.”
For more information about the Portage County Historical Society and its programs, please visit www.pchswi.org or contact John Harry, Executive Director, at jharry@pchswi.org.
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