Have You Ever Visited the Oakfield Museum?
If not, we’d love to welcome you!
One of our favorite traditions is hosting the OACS 2nd graders for a special tour of our Research Center. The highlight? Our room dedicated to the U.S. Gypsum Company; a cornerstone of Oakfield’s history. At its peak, over 80% of Oakfield’s population worked for USG, and while these young students weren’t around when the plant was active, they’re always captivated by the stories.
They explore a recreated mineshaft, try on hardhats with carbide lamps, and learn about the in/out board used by miners. The excitement is palpable when they hear a familiar family name—connecting past generations to the present. It’s a powerful reminder of how deeply USG shaped our community. But that’s just the beginning.
Oakfield’s history is rich and surprising. For a small town, we’ve seen:
- German and Italian POWs
- A Native American Fort Site (with public tours available!)
- A mafia hit
- The presence of the KKK
Our museum offers private tours for class reunions, family gatherings, church groups, ladies’ clubs, and more. We’re always thrilled to share our stories and artifacts with anyone curious about Oakfield’s past. So if you’ve never been, or even if it’s been a little while, stop by and say hello. We’d love to show you around!
